Postion Summary

The Grant Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager in the Department of Grant Accounting. This position has primary responsibility for the performance of job accountabilities directly related to the fiscal administration of externally funded grants and contracts of the College.

Duties

Evaluate all new project award notices

Prepare and create forms for new awards

Provide customer-oriented service to all internal and external constituents

Establish new project budgets in Jenzabar integrated system

Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with internal and external constituents

Develop a well-documented process for the approval of expenditures from externally funded grants and contracts to ensure available balance and compliance with program goals

Follow a well-documented process for the preparation of financial reports

Determine form and/or format of financial report required by funding agency

Prepare a schedule of financial reports and due dates

Prepare financial reports that are accurate for review by the Accounting Manager

Ensure that financial reporting to external organizations is completed on or before the scheduled date

Maintain documentation of financial reports submitted

Implement a system of follow-up on the status of financial reports within two weeks of submission

Respond promptly to requests for additional information from external agencies or internal constituents

Provide a written monthly report to the Accounting Manager r on the status of reports submitted

Extend customer-oriented service to external agencies, project directors, principal investigators, and other internal and external constituents

Serve as a "team player" in the Division of Finance and Administration to ensure that goals and objectives are met

Represent the College at various institutional meetings and/or activities

Monitor the posting of expenditures and receipts to project accounts

Prepare and/or secure data as required during the annual audit

Assist with Accounts Payable

Other duties as required and assigned by the Accounting Manager

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area is required.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to become proficient in the use of Jenzabar Integrated System

Organizational skills to effectively plan and manage time, prioritize assignments, work independently, make sound judgments, be flexible, and adapt to a demanding and changing work environment.

Ability to approve all grant expenditures, ensuring that all grant funds are expended as required by federal regulations

Maintain and track indirect costs generated by grants and contracts

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Grant Accountant