Federal Grants Compliance Analyst

Who we are

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

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Remote and part-time position up to 30 hours / week

What you will do

Assist Grants Supervisor/Project Director with accounts payable, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, financial audits and accounting system maintenance and training for federal and other grant awards.  Support other grants management team members (program management, accounting, and financial reporting) in their respective roles.

• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, including cost principles (Subpart E), administrative requirements, and audit standards
• Review and validate grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and proper documentation
• Review cost reimbursement packages for accuracy and completeness, including all supporting schedules and documentation; return submissions for revision when required documentation is missing or insufficient
• Provide targeted guidance and training to staff when recurring documentation gaps or compliance issues are identified
• Submit and track reimbursement requests/drawdowns, ensuring alignment with grant terms and funding requirements
• Reconcile expenditures to approved budgets and general ledger activity
• Maintain comprehensive audit-ready documentation and ensure adherence to record retention requirements
• Support Single Audit (Subpart F) and other compliance reviews by preparing required schedules and responding to inquiries
• Identify and resolve compliance issues, discrepancies, or unsupported costs
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to ensure expenditures meet funding and regulatory requirement
• Assist with the development and enforcement of policies and procedures related to compliance and reimbursement processes
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Education.
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to think and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with regulations applied to Federal grants.
• Ability to administer grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Ability to design and implement grants management training programs using appropriate federal guidelines.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary. Ability to use basic office equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What we prefer

• Minimum 3 years working experience in grants management and/or accounting/finance field overseeing $75 million+ in grant funds.
• Familiarity with Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Title 34-Education.
• Experience and knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Experience in non-profit fund accounting preferred, but not required.
• Experience with accounting of compliance for federal programs preferred, but not required.

What we offer

• 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
• We are committed to helping you thrive. Our wellness programs offer comprehensive tools, resources, and support to ensure you can be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.