Grant Compliance Specialist

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes? East Central Energy (ECE) is looking for a Grant Compliance Specialist

to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll ensure the cooperative maintains compliance with federal and state funding requirements, process grant reimbursements and support accurate reporting and documentation. If you enjoy working with numbers, managing details, and keeping grant timelines on track, we encourage you to apply today and be part of your local co-op!

- Values-Driven Culture: Built on Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility, we foster innovation, accountability, and empowered decision-making to help you succeed.

- Competitive Pay: Starting hourly wage of $27.00- $30.03, based on your relevant education and experience.

- Outstanding Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical with employer contributions to an HSA, dental, vision, STD, LTD and more—including tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs.

- Future-Ready: Build your financial security with a 401(k)-plan featuring up to a 10% employer contribution.

- Rest and Renewal: Recharge with 22 days of PTO and ten paid holidays.

- Community Focused: Be part of a cooperative that actively supports local initiatives and strengthens the communities we serve.

A Day in the Life

- Grant reporting and reimbursement: Prepare and review grant reports, compile and track expenditure, reconcile accounts, and ensure reimbursement requests are accurate, timely, and compliant with funding requirements.

- Financial tracking and analysis: Maintain organized, auditable records for all grant activities. Monitor grant budgets, track spending, and ensure funds are used within approved timelines and in accordance with regulations.

- Collaboration and compliance: Work with departments across ECE on pre-and post-award activities. Support grant audits, assist with financial reporting, and communicate with funding agencies and auditors to ensure full compliance.

- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows, improve tracking systems, and enhance transparency in grant management.

- Support and administration: Compile information for auditors, assist with closing work orders, and perform other accounting functions as needed.

What You’ll Need

- Education & Experience: High school diploma; preferred two-year degree in accounting, plus a minimum of two years of experience with working knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) accounting practices, or a combination of education and experience.

- Skills: Strong organizational and analytical skills with close attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management. Able to interpret and apply accounting principles, funding regulations, and compliance standards. Skilled at balancing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and communicating clearly across departments. Maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and high ethical standards in all work.

Additional Details

- Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Braham, MN Headquarters building.

- Hybrid Option: This position may offer a hybrid work arrangement after a training period.

- Equal Opportunity Employer: ECE embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives and experiences they bring.

Click here to apply by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 22, to start your journey with East Central Energy!