Grant Accounting Manager

Grant Accounting ManagerVaco is hiring for a Grant Accounting Manager opportunity in Elyria, OH.Salary: 79-95,000/yrReporting to the Controller/Budget Director, the Grants Accounting Manager is responsible for the fiscal integrity of the College's grant and restricted accounts and serves as the College's subject matter expert on compliance with federal, state, and other grant requirements.This role supervises Grants Accounting staff and oversees financial accounting and reporting for federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and gifts. Responsibilities include reviewing grant award agreements and approved budgets, ensuring proper account setup, and overseeing the timely and accurate completion of transactions, billings, collections, and restricted account reporting.The Grants Accounting Manager establishes, implements, and monitors accounting procedures and deadlines to ensure compliance with cash management and other grant regulations. The position assigns accounting and reporting responsibilities for selected grants, contracts, and restricted funds based on portfolio complexity, workload, and funding source while retaining overall responsibility for federal grants and other designated funds.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise Grants Accounting staff and oversee grant accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities.Review grant award agreements and approved budgets; ensure proper account establishment and accurate, timely transactions, billings, collections, and reporting.Establish and monitor accounting procedures and deadlines to maintain compliance with grant and cash management regulations.Assign grant accounting and reporting responsibilities based on portfolio complexity, workload, and funding source.Perform grant accounting functions as needed, including journal entries, time and effort reviews and reconciliations, financial reporting, invoicing, drawdowns, and compliance monitoring.Communicate with grant financial managers and collaborate with campus departments to promote understanding of and adherence to policies and procedures.Provide periodic financial reports, maintain auditable grant files, and serve as a primary resource for project inquiries and audits.Prepare annual and periodic budget appropriations for restricted programs.Prepare the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and periodic Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree.Four to seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficiency test required.Experience working with ERP systems.Preferred QualificationsExperience in higher education, government, or nonprofit fund accounting.Experience with federal grants accounting.