Disaster Response and Recovery Associate

Job Description As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, Cohn Reznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! Cohn Reznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through Cohn Reznick LLP (assurance services) and Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services).

Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Disaster Response and Recovery Associate to join the team in our Raleigh/Durham office. Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration.

While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

This position will support Cohn Reznick's Government and Public Sector Advisory practice. This group is highly experienced and specially trained in the operations, processes, regulations, and reporting requirements of public entities. We are passionate about helping our government and public sector clients overcome challenges and build stronger communities and we have positions available for driven professionals who share our passion to make a difference.

Join us for an opportunity to be a part of something greater.

At Cohn Reznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm. We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun.

We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements
• Make recommendations of cost eligibility
• Communicate and interact with federal, state, and local partners
• Provide administrative and clerical support of project-related activities
• Attend and participate in meetings with federal, state, and local partners
• Provide guidance and technical assistance regarding program requirements, policies, and procedures
• Identify, track, and resolve programmatic and project-related issues
• Coordinate recovery activities with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners
• Provide technical assistance and support
• Review, reconcile, and process requests for reimbursement of funds in compliance with federal and state requirements and 2 CFR Part 200

• Bachelor's Degree; focus in Emergency Management, Accounting, Business, Construction Management or related field is a plus
• 1-3 years working with disaster related grants or related disaster response and recovery activities
• Understanding of Federal and State disaster recovery requirements
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and policy to specific circumstances
• A team player with a positive attitude & strong client focus
• Superior client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Must be organized and be able to handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with extended hours
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• FEMA Public Assistance experience required and Individual Assistance preferred
• Must be able to work onsite at the client office 3 days per week
• Must be able to travel within the state to meet the needs of the client, as needed

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