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Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Edmonton, Forestry Building Duration: Long-Term Responsibilities: Process provincial grant funding to licensed child care programs, including Affordability Grant, Child Care Subsidy, Wage Top-up, Professional Development Funding, and others. Provide expert advice and resolve issues related to grant policies, claims, and payments. Analyze and resolve complex claim and payment discrepancies, preparing cases for Supervisor approval. Review, assess, and grant or deny claim and invoice payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Administer child care claims, organizing and prioritizing high volumes of payment inquiries in a timely manner. Validate reports, support service delivery outcomes, and assist with briefing notes and action requests. Conduct verification reviews and audits of claims to ensure policy and eligibility compliance. Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and operational issues. Participate in system testing, onboarding, and process improvement initiatives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of grant program changes, policies, and eligibility requirements. Requirements: Must have experience in public sector accounting. Strong understanding of grant funding processes and financial adjustments. Ability to interpret system data, analyze complex cases, and ensure compliance with policies. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in managing high-volume inquiries and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.