DescriptionTHE SALVATION ARMYSEATTLE SOCIAL SERVICESContracts & Compliance Specialist IJoin a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the United States, we are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that provide the community with resources, such as food and shelter opportunities. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward.Use your finance and administrative skills as a Contracts & Compliance Specialist I!The Salvation Army is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Specialist I to ensure compliance on all contracts and proposals across Seattle Social Services. This employee will need to be knowledgeable on laws, regulations, and guidelines governing government funding. This position will receive supervision from the Grants & Procurement Administrator.This position is full-time, non-exempt, and located in Seattle, Washington.Pay Rate: $30.53/hourDuties & ResponsibilitiesWrite contract letters and other communication and noticesPull reports into Excel and understand the data for reportingUse basic Excel formulas for spreadsheets to make data easy to readPulls, reads, and understands financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basisProcesses invoices for multiple departments from multiple locations and organizationsNegotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to agreementsDevelop, implement, and refine processes and procedures for contract and grant administrationCreate grant and contract invoicing, utilizing appropriate codingTrack, collect and manage data as requiredMaintain paperwork and other related documents connected to grants and or contractsSupport Program Managers in understanding and implementing the requirements of grants and contracts that fund their programsOperate as the subject matter expert for all Seattle Social Services related grants and contractsMonitor program outcomes to assure contracts are on track to meet objectivesAssist with building and administration of agreements between partner organizationsResearch and prepare grant applications to obtain new fundingImplement and maintain reporting procedures for all fundersMaintain positive contacts and relationships with funders and partner agenciesConsult with the Business Manager regarding contract compliance related issues and solutionsPerform other duties to support Finance & Accounting teamEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree, focus on business preferred. 5+ years' financial and/or contract management experience will also be considered.Three years' experience in contract/grant procurement and/or administrator or equivalent experience required.Experience with billing and codingThe information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1