Principal Accountant

General Responsibilities

Oversee the financial administration of assigned Federal, State, and private grants, and ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the Grantor. Conduct research, analysis, development, and summarization of financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting.

• Approve purchase requisitions, payroll timesheets and travel vouchers.
• Prepare/review assigned reimbursements of Federal and State grants in compliance with Grantor and prepare IDT's that include, but are not limited to, charges for diesel, gas, oil, parts, paper needs, clay orders, PE supplies, corrections, indirect costs, and all costs related to assigned grant activity.
• Review interim financial statements.
• Proof interim financial statements.
• Prepare option payroll accruals and revenue coding (EDI's, checks).
• Prepare draw account allocation calculations and draw account checks.
• Notify Grant Coordinators of unspent funds and approaching grant deadlines/closeouts.
• Assist Budget Development and Grant Coordinators with future budget cycles.
• Prepare budget adjustments, align budgets, review budget amendments, and coordinate budget monies for assigned grants.
• Communicate with Human Resources, Payroll, and Grant Coordinators for proper alignment of personnel.
• Coordinate with Payroll when to change personnel from carryover grant to current year grant.
• Assign new grant numbers; communicate with City on establishment of grant number and revenue source numbers.
• Prepare redeposit of payroll check entries.
• Perform related work as required.

Skill in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and results; ability to apply appropriate commercial law knowledge in reviewing contractual agreements; strong communication skills in relaying financial information to federal, state, and local agencies with tact and diplomacy; ability to comprehend and apply microcomputer languages and software packages to complex tasks; ability to provide guidance to accounts payable and payroll staff and departments and schools in school finance guidelines, policies, and procedures;

requires attention to detail and people skills to address questions regarding grants, accounting from various departments, agencies, and the Virginia Department of Education.

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in supervising professional and paraprofessional employees.

• Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) or Business Administration (MBA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, standing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional walking, bending, and stooping. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Salary range: $74,668 - $108,917. Full range of benefits includes health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.