Grant Accountant

The Grant Accountant applies accounting principles and practices to a range of accounting, budgeting, and/or other fiscal functions for grants and other restricted sources of funds, as well as provides assistance in some College-level accounting. They perform regulatory compliance duties in accordance with current federal and state grants and other guidelines, and work under the supervision of the Associate Controller.

Education & Experience Requirements
Education required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Experience: One year of accounting experience
Experience preferred: Certified Public Accountant license, accounting or auditing experience specific to grants

Essential Functions & Position Duties

• Prepare grant expenditure reports and other financial grant reporting
• Assist with the development of grant budgets and modifications, and review for compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Communicate with outside grant agencies and internal grant stakeholders
• Track revenue and expenses for grants and other restricted funds
• Maintain the Restricted Purposes Fund budgets within the ERP, including budgets for all grants and restricted funds
• Monitor and analyze grant spending compared to approved budgets and work with grant contacts to ensure timely and compliant spending of grant funds
• Prepare journal entries and assist in the monthly and year-end closeout of College accounting records
• Prepare audit workpapers for the external auditors as assigned
• Participate in the day-to-day Business Office operations and support accounting functions
• Prepare reconciliations for general ledger accounts and bank statements
• Participates in budget planning meetings with the Associate Controller for grants and the overall College budget
• Assist with 1099 preparation
• Serve on College committees as assigned

Non-essential functions of the position

Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.