Position Summary:
IEM is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented, Full Time –Finance Specialist I (FS I), to assist in the financial management and reporting of IEM’s Energy Program Management and Monitoring services. The FS I will support the administration, monitoring, and compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements for state and local energy grant and rebate programs.
Primary Location:
Several states, preferably CA, District of Columbia, San Antonio TX, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Washington, Virginia.
All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.
Essential Functions:
Financial Process Management
Assist in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with federal payment procedures, eligible costs, procurement, and grant program administration, with supervision.
Help prepare and update financial management policies, procedures, and process maps.
Assist in financial reporting, program closeouts, and cash management processes.
Risk and Internal Control Activities
Assist in evaluating and documenting internal controls and financial management practices, with supervision.
Help prepare risk and control matrices under supervision.
Financial Management and Reporting
Assist in financial analyses, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and program plans, with supervision.
Assist in preparing and submitting financial reports to federal agencies and stakeholders.
Payment / Draw Fund Disbursement Coordination
Assist in reviewing client draws and ensure compliance with guidelines, under supervision.
Help maintain invoice checklists for each subrecipient agreement.
Financial Technical Assistance
Assist in providing support and guidance on required financial management practices and programmatic financial and performance reporting on federal obligations, with supervision.
Assist in training stakeholders on payment request processes.
Help develop and update financial-management training materials, electronic budget tools, and financial-reporting templates.
Additional Duties
Support quality control plans, monitoring, and audits.
Report any suspected fraudulent acts following established policies.
Perform other financial services duties as required to ensure program success.
Participate in meetings and training sessions to stay current on best practices in grant compliance and management
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) + years of experience in grant financial management, preferably in energy or tax rebate programs.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of federal financial management for grants and tax rebates, particularly in energy programs.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work with supervision.
Commitment to ethical standards and transparency in grant administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, Internal Auditor, or relevant credential.
Experience with one or more of the following programs:
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Grants for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
Home Efficiency Rebates Program
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and Efficient Codes Implementation Grant Program
Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Formula Grants to States and Indian Tribes
State Energy Financing Institutions (SEFI) Supported Projects
Solar for All Program
Training for Residential Energy Contractors Grants
Experience preparing and submitting reports to federal agencies
Experience with the Department of Energy’s PAGE system or other systems like HUD DRGG, or FEMA Grant Portal.
Experience developing financial management policies, producing financial reports, and evaluating internal controls
Benefits and more: