Grants accounting is responsible for district wide support of the grant fund accounting, financial reporting, and support in writing/applying for grants. The department maintains and supports school and department staff in the set up and financial management of grants to the district. They interpret and implement procedures to assure that Jeffco complies with Federal
and State grant regulations. The department is also responsible for submitting budget, revisions, reporting actual expenditures, and requesting reimbursements for expenditures. Along with these duties, Grants Accounting provides documents to auditors and answer questions regarding internal controls and compliance with laws and grant regulations.

SUMMARY: Position serves as a resource for schools, departments and administration regarding District grants and related procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Provide professional support to schools/departments regarding grants and related procedures; acts as a liaison between central departments, schools and grantors.

-Carry out all functions necessary to set-up and closeout grants; prepare, load and revise budgets; analyze cash flows and perform transactions related to the request, receipt and disbursement of grant monies. Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors.

-Modify and run queries; monitor account codes and financial transactions; review and correct payroll charges; correct budget checking and accounting errors; set-up and inactivate Human Resource accounting strings. Prepare and process journal entries.

-Query journals, ledgers, and Human Resource account codes for tracking and reporting purposes; generate reports and reconcile actuals and budget ledgers. Prepare budget vs. actuals projections and analyses, review budgets and expenditures with Grants Manager.

-Verify and approve vouchers, requisitions, on-line change forms and 1099 contracts.

-Cross-train, problem solve, and share information with other team members.

-Verify and approve additional earnings, instruct secretaries/technicians on correct accounting to use for additional pay and corrections to the Time and Labor system.

-Calculate and process indirect costs.

-Verify salary certifications in compliance with Federal regulations, provide information for auditors when requested.

-Update the grants section of the Financial Services Guide, assist School Accounting Support Team with district-wide trainings.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required, plus related course work through a recognized business, vocational or community college as it relates to position.

EXPERIENCE: 2 - 3 years experience with microcomputers, including large databases, PeopleSoft HRMS and Financials and other District software along with grants and/or public sector accounting systems.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Requires good communication skills, advanced computer knowledge, fundamental knowledge of accounting rules and practices, and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and/or governmental accounting preferred. May be required to take the District Skills Assessment Test as part of the application process.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Position serves as a technical resource for District administrators and staff regarding grant procedures and related processes. Knowledge of governmental accounting, Federal and State laws and regulations, and District policies and procedures is needed to ensure compliance with grant guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.19 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Golden, CO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Golden, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person