Budget & Grants Accountant

The Odessa College Budget & Grants Accountant is responsible for the daily operations of grant accounting and budget compliance, including input and reporting, problem-solving, and the production and distribution of reports. This position is responsible for all accounting related to fixed assets and performs accounting functions requiring initiative, as well as the exercise of independent judgment and knowledge of fund accounting.

• Assist in maintaining the OC general ledger and chart of accounts, monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and standards.
• Assist with compilation of budget requests and construction of annual operating budget.
• Implement and monitor the internal schedule to produce accurate and timely internal budget reports and financial grant reports on a monthly basis.
• Monitor budgets by reviewing financial reports and notifies budget managers of required adjustments.
• Interpret grant regulations and develop reports to meet requirements of grant funded programs.
• Monitor employment activities for compliance with grant employment restrictions where applicable.
• Establish and implement daily operating procedures to process documents and maintain records related to assigned area.
• Perform reconciliation and analyses of assigned general ledger accounts, resolve differences and take corrective action.
• Perform detailed year-end closing responsibilities including audit support and formulation of required journal entries.
• Develop and maintain a variety of spreadsheets and files to assist management in decision-making and to provide documentation for accounting transactions.
• Account for fixed assets including reconciliations, retirement of assets, depreciation, posting to general ledger and year end schedules;
  Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports;.
• Basic understanding of spreadsheet software applications.

Work Hours Typically Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Summer hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Closed Fridays

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764