Grant Compliance Specialist

Grant Compliance Specialist Southern Regional Office Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grant Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of conservation professionals furthering DU’s conservation efforts across thirteen states. This full-time position will work with a team to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl, wildlife, and people. We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with strong analytical and quantitative skills. This position will be based in our Ridgeland, MS office. Duties/Responsibilities: Work with teams of biologists and engineers to deliver wetland projects Monitor compliance with government grants and contracts for financial, administrative, and technical requirements, including budgeting, invoicing, financial and progress reporting, audit, records, and closeout Track funding source budgets/balances, develop A/R invoices to funding sources on a cost reimbursement basis, keep the teams informed of project cost and income status Facilitate processing of accounts payables and labor reporting Provide oversight of staff timesheets & expense reports, tracking these costs against the project budgets Document scanning and control, maintaining project documentation in a standardized and organized manner Adhere to government and internal Procurement regulations Coordinate contract development and implementation, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, review and commentary, approval, and dissemination Perform various administrative tasks as needed Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or a related field preferred Knowledge of federal and/or state grants, direct experience desired Strong written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred Well-organized and detail-oriented Self-motivated, lots of initiative, eager to learn, able to work with minimal supervision, but willing to ask questions and seek direction if needed Able to maintain a professional demeanor while working within tight deadlines with a variety of people and personalities Benefits/Pay: Salary will be based on experience and education. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement. DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr