The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting internally and externally to the position of Financial
Analyst-Capital and Grants(link removed) This is a Non-Represented position and is contingent upon budget approval.

Position: Financial Analyst-Capital and Grants

Posting Period: December 12, 2023 through Successful Recruitment

Salary Range: $62,795.54 TO $78,494.42 (Pay Grade 911)

Reports To: Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Union Affiliation: Non-Represented

Summary of Position:
Under general direction, responsible for the management of federal transit grants through their lifecycle including
development, accounting, reporting and close-out.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates across the agency to develop grant applications to obligate federal funds in accordance with
budget projections and State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP);

2. Responsible for managing financial portion of the STIP and the Authoritys capital budget;
3. Works with various team members to track federal appropriations versus obligations in grants;
4. Completes Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and Milestone Progress Reports (MPR) when required by FTA

along with any other assigned reporting;
5. Reviews requisitions for eligibility to specific grants and activity line items within those grants;
6. Tracks grant expenditures and coordinates with procurement as needed to ensure records are properly

maintained;
7. Prepares and submits grant revisions, amendments, and close-outs;
8. Assists with preparation of federal reimbursement requests;
9. Prepares and tracks billings to state agencies to access state matching sources;
10. Furnishes required information relative to internal and external audits of grant activities;
11. Maintains and prepares key performance indicators and analyses as needed to ensure RIPTA managers

have relevant data on available funding and expenditure rates;
12. Prepares monthly reconciliation between grants system and the general ledger;
13. Ensures all files and tracking systems are updated regularly and will complete implementation of digital

filing system;
14. All other job-related duties as assigned;

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of
employees under their supervision.

Qualification Requirements and Selection Process:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accounted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Governmental

Accounting Standard Boards (GASB);

• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to remain flexible when encountering tight time schedules and

to effectively interact with internal and external contacts;

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  

and reconcile financial data, and to make logical decisions using sound, independent judgment and
common sense;

• Advanced Excel skills, word processing, knowledge of databases, and financial systems required;

• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work extended hours when necessary;
• Interested applicants should submit their resume and written request to the Human Resources Department by

due date;

• Applicant must provide RIPTA a copy of degree and/or transcripts from accredited educational institution as

outlined under Education within the job posting;

• Applicant must provide RIPTA with copies of any licensure and/or certifications pertaining to the posted position;

• May be required to pass an oral interview and/or written test;

• Applicant will be required to submit a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) from their state of residence to

Human Resources when a conditional offer of employment has been made;

• Applicant will be required to pass a nationwide full criminal background check to be conducted by RIPTA;

• Applicants claiming Military status; should submit a copy of the DD-214 form;

• Internal applicants will be subject to evaluation of personnel file to determine eligibility and suitability for the

position; to include but not limited to review of attendance, training, education, job qualification skills,
commendations and disciplinary history.

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance,

Public Administration or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of grant administration or accounting experience is preferred;

• Experience with accounting/general ledger systems is helpful;

• Experience with federal grants (FTA especially) preferred, not required;
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;

• Excellent problem solving and time management skills;

• Ability to work well both independently and with a team.

OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and
experience.

Independent Action:

• Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities with accuracy and

close attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow directions well and follow through

with assignments until completed.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, required job specific licenses/certifications
and RIPTA employment application to the Human Resources Department at 705 Elmwood Avenue,
Providence, RI 02907, on-line via RIPTAs website (link removed)/careers or via email to jobs@ripta.com.
Telephone calls regarding application status will not be accepted.

RIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority that no
employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against regardless of race, color, sex, age, national
origin, religion, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status and/or gender identity or
expression.