Grants Accountant

Accounting And Analysis Position

Brief summary of position: Under general direction, performs accounting and analysis functions for grants and the college in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Balances and reconciles accounting records, such as assigned grants and grant budgets. Process for approval the grant budget revision requests and fund transfer requests. Prepares monthly financials and routine, ad hoc financial and analytical reports on specific assigned grants. Maintains files in enterprise resource system. Essential position functions:

1. Monitors assigned accounting sub-system(s); analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions; initiates contact with outside agent, institution, or with other MCC units to develop and implement a solution to an accounting discrepancy.
2. Performs the work in a timely manner according to special financial and accounting practices defined and established for the assigned sub-system.
3. Analyzes complex reconciliation documents and other information to arrive at logical and accurate conclusions.
4. Determines appropriate corrective action to take when confronted with discrepancies and takes the initiative to assure that corrective action is completed.
5. Adequately analyzes the effects of transactions on reports, as well as accounting systems and sub-systems.
6. Applies GAAP, applicable state and federal fiscal guidelines, and agency fiscal policies to record financial activity in accounting systems and varied sub-systems.
7. Serves as liaison to respond to inquiries for solution of routine accounting problems or for information or interpretation from third parties such as government, state, local or private grantors.
8. Balances and reconciles accounting records, such as assigned grants, grant budgets, journals, ledgers, payroll documents, agency-generated reports or related records.
9. Determines sources of errors by researching accounting records. Reviews and/or records correcting entries.
10. Provides support to auditors and other reviewers on grant information. Identifies and corrects procedural problems revealed in reviews and audits.
11. Prepares various grant payment requests, monthly, quarterly, or other grant financial reports or forms as assigned.
12. Participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports.
13. Process for approval the grant budget revision requests, equipment purchase requests and fund transfer requests

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Knowledge of applicable FASB and GASB standards and pronouncements.
3. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use college provided software; e.g., Ellucian's Colleague, Workday and Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
4. Knowledge of state, federal, and non-profit fund accounting regulations.
5. Skill in demonstrating a cooperative and professional attitude.

Minimum qualifications for education and experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education.
2. Three (3) years of full-time, work-related experience.
3. Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
4. A valid driver's license and/or insurability to drive college vehicles.
5. Background check required.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses medical, vision, dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.