What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Accountant at CO 03-03-2025 position at CENTRAL OFFICE?
POSITION: Grants Accountant
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with fiscal management, accounting, and compliance with federal and state grant funds as well as other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Prepares grant project financial reports in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Reviews grant budget request and assists with the preparation of federal and state grant-funded budgets,
- Responsible for complying with all required monthly, annual and other grant reporting to the Maryland State Department of Education and other agencies.
- Maintains spreadsheets and reviews financial reports necessary to support grant project expenditures.
- Prepares financial statements and reports as necessary to support program audits and effective project implementations.
- Assists in maintaining the inventory control system for federal and state grants,
- Verifies that grant funds received are deposited and posted to the appropriate accounts.
- Assists grant program managers in maintaining compliance with grant requirements and restrictions.
- Serves as the accountant for our Food and Nutritional Services operations
- Provides assistance and support to other finance staff as appropriate.
- Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field with experience in general ledger, grant, and governmental accounting preferred.
- Accounting experience includes account reconciliations, budgeting, and account analysis.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related business applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary to meet job requirements.
- Bondable status.
SALARY:
This position has a start date of July 1, 2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A-14 Salary Lane.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Grants Accountant position must submit an internal application available from our website at www.worcesterk12.org.
- Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with an updated résumé.
- Applications received by the vacancy announcement due date will be screened.
- The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.
If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.
Job will remain open until filled.
The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.
