What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Tougaloo College?
Postion Summary
The Grant Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager in the Department of Grant Accounting. This position has primary responsibility for the performance of job accountabilities directly related to the fiscal administration of externally funded grants and contracts of the College.
Duties
Evaluate all new project award notices
Prepare and create forms for new awards
Provide customer-oriented service to all internal and external constituents
Establish new project budgets in Jenzabar integrated system
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with internal and external constituents
Develop a well-documented process for the approval of expenditures from externally funded grants and contracts to ensure available balance and compliance with program goals
Follow a well-documented process for the preparation of financial reports
Determine form and/or format of financial report required by funding agency
Prepare a schedule of financial reports and due dates
Prepare financial reports that are accurate for review by the Accounting Manager
Ensure that financial reporting to external organizations is completed on or before the scheduled date
Maintain documentation of financial reports submitted
Implement a system of follow-up on the status of financial reports within two weeks of submission
Respond promptly to requests for additional information from external agencies or internal constituents
Provide a written monthly report to the Accounting Manager r on the status of reports submitted
Extend customer-oriented service to external agencies, project directors, principal investigators, and other internal and external constituents
Serve as a "team player" in the Division of Finance and Administration to ensure that goals and objectives are met
Represent the College at various institutional meetings and/or activities
Monitor the posting of expenditures and receipts to project accounts
Prepare and/or secure data as required during the annual audit
Assist with Accounts Payable
Other duties as required and assigned by the Accounting Manager
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area is required.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to become proficient in the use of Jenzabar Integrated System
Organizational skills to effectively plan and manage time, prioritize assignments, work independently, make sound judgments, be flexible, and adapt to a demanding and changing work environment.
Ability to approve all grant expenditures, ensuring that all grant funds are expended as required by federal regulations
Maintain and track indirect costs generated by grants and contracts
The Grant Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager in the Department of Grant Accounting. This position has primary responsibility for the performance of job accountabilities directly related to the fiscal administration of externally funded grants and contracts of the College.
Duties
Evaluate all new project award notices
Prepare and create forms for new awards
Provide customer-oriented service to all internal and external constituents
Establish new project budgets in Jenzabar integrated system
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with internal and external constituents
Develop a well-documented process for the approval of expenditures from externally funded grants and contracts to ensure available balance and compliance with program goals
Follow a well-documented process for the preparation of financial reports
Determine form and/or format of financial report required by funding agency
Prepare a schedule of financial reports and due dates
Prepare financial reports that are accurate for review by the Accounting Manager
Ensure that financial reporting to external organizations is completed on or before the scheduled date
Maintain documentation of financial reports submitted
Implement a system of follow-up on the status of financial reports within two weeks of submission
Respond promptly to requests for additional information from external agencies or internal constituents
Provide a written monthly report to the Accounting Manager r on the status of reports submitted
Extend customer-oriented service to external agencies, project directors, principal investigators, and other internal and external constituents
Serve as a "team player" in the Division of Finance and Administration to ensure that goals and objectives are met
Represent the College at various institutional meetings and/or activities
Monitor the posting of expenditures and receipts to project accounts
Prepare and/or secure data as required during the annual audit
Assist with Accounts Payable
Other duties as required and assigned by the Accounting Manager
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area is required.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to become proficient in the use of Jenzabar Integrated System
Organizational skills to effectively plan and manage time, prioritize assignments, work independently, make sound judgments, be flexible, and adapt to a demanding and changing work environment.
Ability to approve all grant expenditures, ensuring that all grant funds are expended as required by federal regulations
Maintain and track indirect costs generated by grants and contracts