Accounting, Administrative Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Business Operations, Community Programs, Conservation, Documentation, Driver's License, Energy & Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Grants, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Fund Accounting, Grant Administration/Management, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Residential Construction, Team Player, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Weatherization
ABOUT US
At Heartland Community Action Program, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, stabilizing families, and strengthening our local community. We believe in providing real solutions to help community members achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. We are seeking a dedicated, highly organized leader to fill a vital dual-function role that directly supports our mission.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Weatherization Program Specialist / Internal Accounting Manager is a unique, hybrid position bridging local field operations and fiscal management. This role divides responsibilities between the field-managing the operational lifecycle of our Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program-and the central office, overseeing internal business operations and program accounting to ensure absolute financial compliance and efficiency.
Ideal for an accounting professional with extensive hands-on experience in DOE-funded energy efficiency programs looking to make a lasting community impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Weatherization Program & Field Operations
- Perform preliminary qualifying assessment walk-throughs of potential residential job sites to evaluate structure integrity, insulation needs, and overall weatherization eligibility.
- Manage the end-to-end operational processing, preparation, and final submission of all DOE Weatherization assistance program claims.
- Coordinate closely with field contractors, energy auditors, and clients to ensure smooth programmatic delivery and total compliance with energy conservation guidelines.
Internal Accounting & Office Operations
- Oversee day-to-day internal office administration, fostering an organized, efficient, and collaborative environment.
- Manage grant-specific tracking, program budgets, internal audits, and direct general accounting functions including invoicing and fiscal reconciliations.
- Maintain flawless, audit-ready documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal grant requirements.
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field.
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of direct, hands-on experience managing and administering Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Programs.
- Solid baseline understanding of building science and residential energy efficiency standards to conduct preliminary inspections.
- Proficiency in fund accounting, federal grant regulations, and compliance-driven reporting frameworks.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to perform local site walk-throughs in the Anderson, IN area.