Accountant - Grants

Position Summary

The Accountant I will assist with accounting duties related to general accounting and various student account related accounting responsibilities, which includes providing backup for other accountant positions, and providing assistance to all areas of the business office as needed.

• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual grant accounting – preparing reports with reconciliations for specific grants
• Manage and ensure accuracy of Employee Tuition Grants, as well as being responsible for the accuracy of annual and other special student account charge processes.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for common cost allocations, and correcting journal entries as needed
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes and rules and regulations as necessary
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Perform all grant related duties including draw downs
• Work closely with grant writers and submit grants timely
• Perform duties related to registration, audit, or other time sensitive events
• Assists with Third-Party Billing
• Assist with generating and verifying 1098
  
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• Complete budget transfers and modifications
• Train as back up for the accountant position
• Serve as a productive and participatory member of the Business Office team
• Regular attendance of a full-time workday; excess hours may be required during peak periods
• Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in field
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
• Minimum experience of two years in similar position
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and the functioning of an accounting system
• Excellent computer skills with strong skills in Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate, detailed records while working on multiple projects
• Must be able to handle high levels of stress
• Must have very strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a self-starter who is expected to complete work in a timely manner

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships arefor the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $45,660.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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