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Grants Accountant
Position: Grants Accountant
Reports to: Senior Manager of Grants Accounting
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Arrangement: In Person
Grant Funded Position
The Greater Memphis Chamber serves as the Administrator and Fiscal Agent for the Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board (GMWDB) which leads the way in connecting job seekers and employers, providing skills training and work opportunities for youth and adults, analyzing, and sharing data to educate the public on workforce needs, and aligning community partners around workforce initiatives to help make Greater Memphis a place of economic opportunity for all. As the Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the local workforce development initiatives and fiscal components of the Greater Memphis Region Workforce Development Board.
The Grants Accountant performs accounting functions such as budget vs actuals analysis and forecasting for a variety of fund categories including General and Grant Fund. Communicates and works with management and ensures financials comply with Federal, State, and local laws, agreements, contracts, policies, and procedures. Assists in coordinating and performing professional accounting functions in the maintenance of accounting and internal control systems for the accounting department using established procedures and policies.
General Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will be an initiative-taking, innovative, and analytical thinker with superb analytical skills.
- Reviews invoices, vouchers, and all supporting documentation for accuracy. Track non-WIOA grants expenses, revenues, and variances from the budgeted amounts and post accounts receivable.
- Assist with budget modifications for providers and the Workforce Board. Prepares and distributes monthly reconciliation reports for all Funds, and Infrastructure Funding Agreement (IFA).
- Preforms monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assists with State of Tn. Monthly Expense Reports (MER), and Monthly Financial Analysis Reports (FAR).
- Update open ageing reports and ensure that all provider vouchers submitted for reimbursement are posted in grants system.
- Fully understand the importance of accurate budget tracking in financial decision making.
- Review provider invoices, vouchers, and all supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Assist with audit and prepare and submit financial records/reports as required.
- Assist Sr. Manager of Grants Accounting in developing finance processes and procedures in accordance with state guidelines.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement, efficiency enhancement, and the implementation of best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Sr. Manager of Grants Accounting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Finance, Public Administration and/or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
- 3 years of accounting experience and/or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatic form; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to make routine independent judgements in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Most work is conducted in a typical indoor office environment.
- The position may require work on some nights and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Extensively uses hands and fingers to feel, manage, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Constantly reaches with hands and arms.
- Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to thirty pounds.
- Extensively uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.
Please apply by completing the form below. Application will remain open until the position is filled.
Training Account Coordinator
Position Summary
The Training Account Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact between the Workforce Development Board and approved training providers. This role ensures providers are properly trained on system entry, documentation, and reporting requirements, while also monitoring performance outcomes such as measurable skills gains, credential attainment, graduation rates, and wages. The Coordinator supports the Career Services Committee by delivering accurate performance data and insights to guide decisions on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). By evaluating provider outcomes and participant feedback, this role strengthens accountability, improves educational pathways, and ensures training dollars achieve measurable results. The Coordinator also oversees Individual Training Accounts (ITAs), ensuring proper management of training dollars and alignment with board strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Train providers on system entry, reporting requirements, and documentation standards (e.g., measurable skills gains, credential submissions, outcomes tracking).
- Maintain communication and serve as liaison with all training providers to ensure consistent performance monitoring and compliance.
- Collect, analyze, and report provider performance metrics including graduation rates, credentials earned, and wage outcomes.
- Conduct participant feedback surveys at enrollment and completion to assess training quality and participant experience.
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Career Services Committee to support informed ETPL decisions.
- Monitor providers to ensure courses are delivered as approved and in alignment with state guidance and WIOA requirements.
- Identify trends and training needs to inform board strategy and regional workforce planning.
- Contribute to system-wide storytelling and reporting on training investments, outcomes, and pathways.
- Oversee all Individual Training Account (ITA) activity, including approval and rejection of vouchers submitted by Career Service Providers.
- Conduct trainings with Career Service Providers on ITA policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Prepare regular recommendations to leadership regarding ITA policy, adjustments, or pivots needed to strengthen training investments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Workforce Development, or related field.
- Experience in workforce development, career and technical education (CTE), work-based learning, or apprenticeship models.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate outcomes and present findings clearly to leadership and committees.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with providers and partners.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.
Please apply by completing the form below. Application will remain open until the position is filled.
Procurement Manager
Position Summary
The Procurement Manager is the region’s lead purchasing agent, responsible for overseeing all procurement and contracting functions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including WIOA requirements. This role manages the full contract lifecycle, including the organization, tracking, and renewal of all contracts, revisions, and amendments, and leads competitive and noncompetitive procurement processes. The Procurement Manager ensures transparent and efficient purchasing practices, oversees all Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and provides guidance on proper posting procedures and legal requirements to maintain compliance in a competitive environment. This position also supports the organization in sourcing services, vendors, and materials necessary to meet programmatic and operational needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the full procurement cycle, including RFPs, bids, sole-source justifications, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Serve as the central authority for managing, organizing, and tracking all contracts, amendments, revisions, renewals, and expirations.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with WIOA regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), state procurement policies, and internal procedures.
- Lead RFP processes, ensuring compliance with proper posting guidelines, competitive procurement requirements, and legal language.
- Oversee vendor selection, contract execution, and ongoing contract monitoring to ensure accountability and performance.
- Collaborate with finance and program teams to align procurement decisions with budgetary and programmatic goals.
- Source vendors, materials, and services to support workforce board operations, including specialized services such as employee verification systems, technology platforms, and other contracted services.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, templates, and tools.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all procurement and contracting activities for audit and monitoring purposes.
- Provide technical assistance and training to staff and providers on procurement and contracting requirements.
- Advise the Executive Director and leadership team on procurement strategies that maximize value, efficiency, and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in procurement, contracting, or grants management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, preferably related to federal workforce or public-sector funding.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competitive procurements, sole-source justifications, and full contract lifecycles.
- Proven ability to draft, review, and track contracts, amendments, and renewals.
- Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.
Please apply by completing the form below. Application will remain open until the position is filled.
Deputy Director of Performance and Compliance
Position Summary
The Deputy Director of Performance and Compliance is the region’s lead on workforce performance accountability, data integrity, and system standardization. This role ensures consistent use of the Virtual One-Stop (VOS) and related systems across all partners and providers, monitors program compliance, and drives accurate and timely performance reporting. The Deputy Director serves as the primary liaison with the Tennessee Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Labor on performance certifications, quarterly data validation, and reporting requirements. This role is central to maintaining the accuracy of the Greater Memphis Workforce Dashboard and ensuring the region meets or exceeds performance goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performance Management
- Lead the collection, validation, and reporting of workforce performance data in alignment with WIOA requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact with TDLWD and USDOL for quarterly performance certifications and reporting.
- Track performance outcomes, identify trends, and support corrective action when targets are at risk.
- Oversee and help track minimum participant expenditure rates, work experience performance, system reporting practices, and all other required performance metrics.
- Ensure the Workforce Development Board has timely and accurate performance dashboards and reports.
- Oversee performance quality and data team members
System Standardization
- Oversee consistent use of the Virtual One-Stop (VOS) and related systems across the regional workforce network.
- Provide training and technical assistance to staff, providers, and partners on system functionality and reporting standards.
- Develop and enforce standard protocols for data entry, case management, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with IT staff and analysts to streamline system processes and improve data integration.
Compliance Monitoring
- Conduct program monitoring of subrecipients and contracted providers to ensure adherence to WIOA program requirements and policies.
- Document findings, prepare monitoring reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to providers to improve program performance and compliance.
Capacity Building & Training
- Deliver system-wide training on proper use of data systems, performance reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Develop resources, manuals, and refresher training to promote continuous quality improvement.
- Serve as a knowledge leader for staff and providers in interpreting performance standards and compliance rules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Data Analytics, Workforce Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in workforce development, program performance, or compliance monitoring.
- Demonstrated expertise with workforce performance accountability measures under heavily regulated
- Strong knowledge of workforce data systems (VOS or similar case management/reporting systems).
- Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to analyze data and communicate performance outcomes.
- Proven ability to lead data standardization efforts across a multi-partner regional system.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills to translate data into a compelling regional narrative.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.
Please apply by completing the form below. Application will remain open until the position is filled.
Deputy Director of Policy and Program Oversight
Position Summary
The Deputy Director of Policy and Program Oversight provides leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of workforce policies and programs to ensure alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), state guidance, and local board priorities. This role is responsible for ensuring that WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs are designed and delivered effectively to meet the needs of individuals, employers, and communities across the Greater Memphis region. The Deputy Director also advises the Workforce Development Board on policy direction, program improvement, and long-term system strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Policy Development
- Draft, revise, and maintain local workforce policies to align with WIOA, TEGLs, TDLWD guidance, and board directives.
- Present policy recommendations, issue briefs, and reports to the Workforce Development Board and its committees.
- Translate federal and state guidance into clear and practical operating policies for staff and providers.
- Program Oversight
- Provide leadership and oversight for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programming to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
- Monitor program strategies for responsiveness to local labor market conditions and alignment with regional economic priorities.
- Support the design and integration of innovative initiatives, including career pathways, sector partnerships, and work-based learning.
- Lead and support the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and new program initiatives, ensuring alignment with board goals and funding requirements.
- Provide oversight for programs and grants to ensure consistency, integration, and accountability across all workforce initiatives.
- Ensure service models address barriers to employment and promote equitable access for priority populations.
- Board & Committee Support
- Serve as staff liaison for policy-related board committees, preparing agenda items, policy drafts, and program summaries.
- Provide updates and recommendations that support effective board decision-making.
- Assist with developing annual board goals and strategic initiatives related to policy and program design.
- Thought Leadership
- Support the Executive Director and leadership team to align local workforce priorities with state and federal strategies.
- Identify opportunities for system innovation and partnership development that strengthen service delivery.
- Guide staff and providers in implementing board-approved policies consistently across the region.
- Capacity Building
- Provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing guidance to staff, providers, and partners on policy implementation.
- Promote continuous improvement in program design and delivery by introducing best practices and innovative models.
- Encourage cross-program collaboration to maximize impact and improve participant outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business, Workforce Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, public policy, or program management.
- Proven ability to design and administer programs that meet compliance standards and community needs.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.
Please apply by completing the form below. Application will remain open until the position is filled.