What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Accountant position at Passaic County Community College?
We are seeking a Grants Accountant who will report to the Controller. This person will be responsible for all fiscal compliance requirements on all grants received by the College.
This is a full-time, administrative position.
Example of Duties:
- Work with the individuals in the Office of Institutional Advancement regarding financial report preparation and financial data for grant applications. Work with the Budget Director regarding budget development and tracking.
- Prepare interim and final reports required by the granting agency and/or the College.
- Prepare all billing or other required submissions for the "drawdown" of grant revenue from the granting agency.
- Review, control, and monitor the budget and meet with Grant Project Directors on financial status of grant programs.
- Assume responsibility for all grant accounting transactions which are to be recorded on the College's general ledger.
- Meet with external auditors on grant closeout information and/or fiscal audits of grants.
- Maintain close surveillance and pursue timely collection of all grant receivables.
- Perform other functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Minimum of three (3) years of accounting work experience.
- Ability to read, interpret, and implement governmental regulations and guidelines.
- Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- Previous experience working with grants preferred.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
