Grants Accountant
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 1, 2024
Reporting to the Assistant Controller performs professional accounting work of a complex nature. Thoroughly understands institutional, University System of Maryland, state and federal policies, procedures and restrictions as related to Public Higher Education. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles in executing, analyzing, verifying and reporting transactions of a fiscal nature. Knowledgeable in fund accounting. Advises management regarding the effective use of resources and methods to maximize savings. Monitors records of past and present operations. May serve as a project leader on special projects.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION:
Position Detail Information
Position Detail Information
Posting Number
ST2023-0113
Position End Date (if temporary)
06/30/2024
Open Date
03/29/2024
Close Date
04/19/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as accountant for restricted contracts and grants de pre-award and post-award restricted fund accounting.
- Perform pre-award review and approval of budgets. Maintain, monitor, and administer effort reporting system and effort reports.
- Post-award administration of grants, fiscal management of restricted funds – includes chart of accounts maintenance, budget, fiscal compliance, internal and external reporting, indirect and administrative costs, invoicing, drawdowns, and collections.
- Assist with year-end financial reporting schedules includes the annual Schedule of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the University.
- Perform activities essential to reconciling general ledger accounts, running and preparing financial reports. Including general accounting duties such as financial statements, reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, invoice review and approval.
- Provide a consistent level of customer service relating to inquiries in regards to financial transactions to management and the University community. Regularly meeting with faculty, staff and administration regarding financial management of grants and budgets. Serving as contact for auditors when audits of restricted funds are conducted.
- Serves as backup to other accountants in Controller's office.
- Will perform additional duties as identified and required.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Accounting from accredited College or University required. Advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum 5 years working in an accounting department or as a financial accounting auditor.
- Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to meet specified due dates and timelines.
- Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft excel.
- Experience in applying basic analytical skills in reviewing transactions.
- Experience with robust Financial Accounting Software with ability to learn quickly new software.
- Professional attitude.
- Thorough knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Working knowledge of Federal Regulation such as OMB's Uniform Guidance and compliance supplement.
- Ability to apply analytical techniques and skills to daily work. Ability to operate office equipment to include calculators, personal computers and related software.
- Ability to exercise attention to detail; review and interpret items within an accounting system; communicate effectively; prepare written records and reports; work independently with little supervision.
- Must have the ability to understand and adhere to various privacy laws, University and USM policies, procedures, and audit requirements that govern fiscal processes.
- Must be able to function with minimal direction and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer and analytical skills, including knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials is a plus.
- The Grants Accountant must possess strong professionalism, be a team player and be fully committed to the overall success of the Controller's Office and the University.
- Master's degree with concentration in accounting or CPA.
- Experience in Higher Education, State Government or Non-Profit accounting or equivalent. Auditing experience a plus.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financials.
- Experience with State of Maryland accounting system “RSTARS”.
- Understanding and/or experience in preparation of or audit of Financial Statements.
Position Detail Information
Position Detail Information
Posting Number
ST2023-0113
Position End Date (if temporary)
06/30/2024
Open Date
03/29/2024
Close Date
04/19/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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