What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at LANE COLLEGE?
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in non-profit accounting.
- Experience with federal and state grants is preferred.
- Strong general ledger and cost allocation background.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to analyze financial data and apply accounting theory to accomplish organizational goals.
- Experience in financial reporting and the ability to effectively communicate findings to management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Microsoft Word.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.
- Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.
- Proficiency in basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages accurately.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to written, oral, and diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to handle and resolve issues involving multiple variables in standardized situations.
- Valid driver’s license and liability insurance required.
- Ability to operate standard business equipment, including computers, calculators, telephones, fax machines, and photocopiers.
- Comfortable working with a variety of job-related software and technology.
- A high level of creativity, attention to detail, and adaptability in managing financial responsibilities. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position : Grant Accountant Department : Financial Services Reports To : Controller FLSA : Exempt Job Purpose : Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer manages the activities of the grants which include working directly with program managers and senior leadership. Oversee grant funds and serve as the line of communication between the organization and grant funders. The grant accountant performs a variety of accounting and administrative duties in the maintenance of accurate fiscal records. Duties and Responsibilities :
