Grant Accountant

Job Overview-Grant Accountant

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for grant activities, supporting both the main office and affiliated schools.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with subledgers.
• Assist in preparing required grant reports for funding sources.
• Support audits of grant‑funded projects by providing financial documentation and explanations.
• Enter and update grant award information using Oracle systems
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• Use Microsoft Office programs and other computer tools to complete daily work efficiently.
• Stay organized and manage several tasks at once to meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively within a small team, showing respect and professionalism.
• Make independent decisions and take responsibility for results.
• Work in person at the designated service center in Grand Rapids, MI.
• Approach new systems and challenges with a willingness to problem solve, especially in Oracle.
• Help improve and develop new processes to streamline grant accounting work.

• Staff accountant experience with grants or similar financial tasks.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting or a related field.
• Two to four years of relevant experience or training.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable with teamwork and independent work.
• Quiet and focused work style preferred.

• Experience with grants in an education environment.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud systems, especially PPM grant module
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• No sponsorship or relocation available.
• This is a backfill position.
• No variable compensation offered.