Senior Accountant/Analyst, Grants

Department: Accounting & Financial Operations

Location: District Administration

Reports To: Director, Accounting

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5882

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Works with the Accounting Director to supervise the College’s grants accounting and financial reporting procedures/processes and ensures that deliverables and expectations are met on a daily basis. May also be required to assist with day-to-day production responsibilities and special projects, as needed.

Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with assigned grant/contract agreements and conditions as well as pertinent fiscal guidelines and maintain internal accounting controls as required by federal, state, and local funding to ensure appropriate use of public funds
• Works with the Accounting Director to develop procedures, processes and technology applications that strengthen and enhance the Financial Services operations and workflow
• Develops, monitors and advises on achievement of annual goals and objectives related to professional development of staff
• Supervises and provides training to new and existing staff to ensure assigned grant funds are reconciled, all required financial reports and invoices are prepared in a timely manner, and grants are in compliance with funder requirements
• Partners with College stakeholders to understand the underlying business practices to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and that activities are recorded in accordance with GAAP
• Prepares the College’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and work with external auditor to perform the required annual A-133 Single Audit
• Performs testing of College’s accounting system (Banner) to ensure accuracy and functionality for internal end-users
• Works with others to identify, research, and resolve variances for related ledger accounts in a timely manner
• Reviews and approves items prepared by staff including journal entries, labor redistributions, and financial reports
• Analyzes and communicates current and projected budgets/financial positions with financial managers, project directors and other internal/external customers and resolves problems as needed
• Analyzes spending associated with Federal Financial Aid and submits reimbursement requests to the Department of Education
• Prepares, reviews and analyzes grant reports, time and effort certifications, and other compliance requirements associated with grants
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated progressively responsible accounting/analyst experience
• CMA or CPA certification (or candidate)
• Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of others
• Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess strong technical accounting and financial analytical skills
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Possess understanding of mainframe computer applications such as Oracle and/or Banner
• Ability to provide supervision of general accounting and other accounting functions and staff
• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and apply creative solutions
• Demonstrated self-starter, with high energy to work in a busy and fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Demonstrated intermediate project management skills
• Demonstrated intermediate Banner System (or equivalent program) skills
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (or equivalent software)
• Possess willingness to take initiative, prioritize and perform proactively
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
• Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population
  
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Quality of Work
  
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Time Utilization
  
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• Governmental and fund accounting experience
• Experience working within a higher education environment
• Experience with Banner System
• Demonstrated database and spreadsheet experience
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge of accounting as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Note: Target Starting Salary Range: $68,250 to $70,000

The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.