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Senior Grants Accountant (4 Openings)
Maricopa Community College district | |
long term disability, tuition reimbursement | |
United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map) | |
April 27, 2024 | |
Senior Grants Accountant (4 Openings) Job ID: 319328 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $57,950.00 - $75,335.00/annually, DOE Grade 116 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges! About Us
Benefits The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Job Summary The Senior Grants Accountants are responsible for accounting for restricted funding, which entails an extensive understanding of state, local, and federal regulations, as well as the ability to interpret and guide College and District Division employees to ensure compliance in fund allocation and receipt. These positions will serve as the subject matter experts in this area. In addition to regulatory expertise, it requires knowledge and guidance in various accounting functions, such as purchasing, payroll, capital assets, general accounting, treasury, and accounts payable. Furthermore, this position is responsible for preparing audit data and collaborating with external entities to produce complex financial reports, ensuring financial accountability and transparency. If you're ready for the next step in your accounting career, apply for one of these exciting opportunities today! Essential Functions 25% - Manages post-award activity, including account creation; regulatory and compliance monitoring; payroll cost allocations and effort reporting; grant projections and cost transfers; and reconciles grant activity in line with published monthly, quarterly and annual period close processes. Researches and interprets compliance issues for state and federal grant programs 25% - Provides analytical and fiscal support for activities related to restricted funds. Allocates, authorizes, monitors and controls expenses consistent with award funding. Monitors for deficits and ensures remedial steps are implemented as appropriate. 25% - Regularly communicates with Project Directors and/or grants staff regarding funding portfolio and expense activity. Consults with, trains, and advises other District departments and College staff on recording accounting transactions and maintaining fiscal reports. 15% - Prepares analytical accounting schedules, projections, reports, and materials for various internal and external agencies and administrators. Responds to inquiries from auditors, federal, state and local agencies and effectively communicates complex financial information to employees, administrators, auditors, the general public and granting agencies. 10% - Collaborates with others to review, recommend and implement modifications to accounting systems and procedures in order to streamline grant, accounting, budget and fiscal processes and improve controls. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, auditing or directly related field and four (4) years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience with tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting, exposure to governmental accounting and use of computerized accounting systems. OR Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and six (6) years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience with tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting, exposure to governmental accounting and use of computerized accounting systems. OR High School Diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience with tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting, exposure to governmental accounting and use of computerized accounting systems. Desired Qualifications A. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. B. Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting or equivalent experience managing grants, including processing complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping and preparation of monthly, quarterly and/ or annual reporting. C. Demonstrated ability to pro-actively apply knowledge, think independently, take initiative to solve problems, and skillfully interpret regulations, laws and guidelines. D. Ability to prioritize and self-direct, analyze situations, and meet multiple deadlines with minimal direction and oversight. E. Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy making sound, independent decisions in a timely manner using a high level of judgment, including experience and proficiency with developing and utilizing spreadsheets and database software to retrieve data for reporting and data manipulation purposes. F. Experience in time management applying organizational skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills. G. Demonstrated proficiency with integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial, accounting, and reporting systems and tools used in a higher education setting, preferably with PeopleSoft. H. Advanced level PC skills with demonstrated knowledge, experience and proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and Word. I. Ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers and peers. Special Working Conditions May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor. May be required to work at multiple sites or locations Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense. May be required to work evenings and weekends How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review October 31, 2023 Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit jeid-0a7eb255ee743d4faeb636f16373ace9 |