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Senior Grants Accountant (4 Openings)
$80k-97k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Weeks Ago
Maricopa Community College District is Hiring a Senior Grants Accountant (4 Openings) Near Tempe, AZ
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
- Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
- One of the largest community college systems in the country
- 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
- Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
- 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers
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.
- 16 paid observed holidays
- ) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
- Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
- $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents (if applicable)
- Flexible work schedules
- Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
- Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
- Pre-Retirement Events
- (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
- 10 Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)
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.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
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.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$80k-97k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/28/2024
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