Grant Accountant

Position 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.

• 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 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

• 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