Financial Analyst (Grants/Transportation Projects) - Remote/25% Travel
Job title: Financial Analyst (Grants/Transportation Projects) - Remote/25% Travel in Indianapolis, IN at aFit Staffing Inc.
Company: aFit Staffing Inc.
Job description: Financial Analyst (Grants/Transportation Projects)You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment.aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Please note, this full-time position is in Indianapolis, IN and we do not offer relocation assistance at this time.Description of Duties:We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst (Grants/Transportation Projects) to support the management and oversight of federal grant programs. This position is critical in ensuring compliance with federal reporting requirements, analyzing financial data, and supporting the financial tracking of various grants, including those administered by a state department.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, accounting systems, and communication, with a bonus for those familiar with FHWA/DOT-funded projects or experience using Oracle Cloud ERP and MS Access.Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor federal grant funding for compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
- Compile and analyze financial and programmatic data using Excel and other tools.
- Assist with the preparation of required reports, audits, and certification processes related to grants.
- Use accounting systems to enter, reconcile, and retrieve financial information related to grants.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure the accurate and timely flow of grant-related information.
- Maintain documentation and records to support audit readiness and transparency.
- Strong understanding of federal grants and related reporting and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
- Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with FHWA/DOT-funded projects and certification processes, preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Access or similar databases for data compilation and formatting.
- Prior experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or similar enterprise financial systems, preferred.
- Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
- Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
- Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
- Provide attention to details.
- Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
- Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
- Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
- Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
- Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.