• Job Description

  Req#: 488313
  PROJECT COORDINATOR - Grants Management/Accounting/Contract Compliance

  Dexter, MI

  Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator familiar with Grants Management, Accounting, and Contract Compliance based in our Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office located in Dexter, Michigan.

  Duties/Responsibilities

  • Work with teams of biologists and engineers to deliver wetland projects
  • Review of government contracts and grants, specifically for accounting, financial reporting requirements, and compliance provisions
  • Track funding source budgets/balances, invoice funding sources on a cost reimbursement basis, keep the teams informed of project cost and income status
  • Assist engineers with bidding out projects, writing contracts to subcontractors, tracking subcontracts, change orders, and insurance/bonding requirements, completing lien releases
  • Process payables from vendors and contractors, as well as staff expense reports, tracking these costs against the project budgets
  • Document scanning and control, maintaining project documentation in a standardized and organized manner
  • Adhere to government and internal Procurement regulations
  • Provide project tracking using internal databases from inception to close out
  • Perform various administrative tasks as needed

  Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field preferred
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a comparable position
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
    • Familiar with MS Dynamics or other accounting systems
    • Basic knowledge of project management concepts
    • Basic knowledge of construction documentation and public works requirements
    • Well-organized and detail oriented
    • Self-motivated, lots of initiative, eager to learn, able to work with minimal supervision, but willing to ask questions and seek direction if needed
    • Able to maintain professional demeanor while working within tight deadlines with a variety of people and personalities.

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Internal Candidates- log into https://workforcenow.adp.com with your employee credentials, click MYSELF, TALENT, CAREER CENTER and follow the prompts to APPLY

  External Candidates- Please fill out the application materials on this link: www.ducks.org/jobs and attach a cover letter and resume with references. For more information regarding this position, please contact: Human Resources at careers@ducks.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  
  

  SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE: Salary commensurate with experience. We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day. DU offers an exceptional benefit package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

  
  

  DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

• About the company

  Ducks Unlimited is an American nonprofit organization 501 dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people.

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