Senior Grant Accountant

Description

Please Note: An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.

Please Note: Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.

NOTE: Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Pueblo Community College Statement:

Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job. Our job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement found in the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model. The Open Pathways is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.

The list of functions on this job description is not exhaustive and other functions may be added at the discretion of Pueblo Community College or the employee's supervisor. Permanently added tasks shall be reviewed by Human Resources for appropriate position classification and compensation.

This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

Department/Division Purpose:

The Administration and Finance Department ensures PCC operates within Federal and State laws and policies, to ensure the fiscal competency of public funds, to achieve efficient delivery of administrative services, and to maintain respectability of public investments in infrastructure and programs.

Job Summary Statement:

The Senior Grant Accountant works with financial, grant and academic leaders to ensure development, compliance, auditing, accounting, and analysis of multiple grants.

In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 24-50-135, this position has been exempted from the State Personnel System.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Maintain a system of financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

• Responsible for the monitoring of grant activity

• Works closely with Program Directors (Grant org set-up, periodic invoicing, helps with monthly, quarterly or yearly reporting, budget revisions and grant close out)

• Responsible for recording monthly and yearly accruals for grant draws or invoices.

• Trains new Program Directors on accessing their grant reports (Expenses, budgets, etc)

• Responsible for expense review and approval processes related to funding drawdowns from federal agencies.

• Maintains Grant spreadsheet for current and pending federal, state, local, foundation, and private grants.

• Communicate with faculty, staff, and outside contacts to provide financial and accounting information and support as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of internal control requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including project and committee work.

• Cross train on other Fiscal Office functions.

• Flexibility to take on new tasks as Fiscal Office needs change.

Additional Functions

• Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.

• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.

• Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.

• Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.

• Complies with System and College protocols and departmental procedures.

• Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.

• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting.

Experience:

• Experience with grant accounting and grant administration.

• Experience in higher education.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant Federal and Colorado grant regulations and processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Able to lift 15 pounds.

• Able to read and communicate in English.

• Mobility around campus.