Job description

Grants Accounting Specialist
Sugar Grove Campus
Full-time Support Staff
Hybrid Option: Yes
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.
The Grants Accounting Specialist reports to the Accounting Manager. This person is responsible for the fiscal management and organization of grants, reporting, analyzing, advising, and remaining knowledgeable of federal, state, and grantor regulations. This position also has responsibilities for monitoring and maintenance of budgetary transactions, maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger records.
Responsibilities
Organize and manage all relevant accounting and financial functions for all assigned grant portfolios.
Prepare and submit all applicable grant fiscal reports (monthly, quarterly, and closeout) in a timely fashion.
Research issues, analyze financial information, and provide data-driven recommendations to management.
Comprehend current federal, state, and local grant regulations and ensures college compliance.
Assist in the college's annual year end process.
Support the college's annual audit on grants to ensure a clean and timely completion.
Develop and maintain positive professional relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight with all internal and external stakeholders.
Process budget transfer requests and assist with monitoring of budgetary transactions in the adopted college budget, as well as maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger records.
Assist in the maintenance of the college's grant procedural manual and improvement of any current process to enhance efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Two to five years of progressive employment experience in general accounting or related field required. Experience in fund accounting in an educational setting preferred.
Familiarity with grant or project accounting particularly grants involving federal and state funds preferred.
Skills in researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex financial data.
Great organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a continuously changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse campus community.
Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Excel and Word) preferred.
Please attach the following documents when applying:
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Cover Letter-Yes
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• Resume-Yes
• References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

• Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

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Position Details**
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Grant Funded: No
Minimum Starting Rate: 20.25 - 20.25 (experience will be considered when determining final placement)
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Hours: 40
Testing: Yes
Targeted Hire Date: 4/17/2023
Special Instructions:
EOE, including disability and veteran
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $21.00 per hour

Experience:

• General Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Federal and State Grants: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research; Analyze; Evaluate: 1 year (Preferred)

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