Grant Accountant

Moraine Park Technical College•Fond du Lac, WI

1d•$61,430 - $71,259•Hybrid

About The Position

Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward. Position Summary: Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Grant Accountant on our Fond du Lac Campus. The Grant Accountant is responsible for providing technical accounting, budget and other financial support to grant managers. In addition, this position supports financial compliance with grant guidelines and fosters communication and collaboration between Financial Services Support System and the Teaching and Learning Primary System. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and grant management experience, including experience with grant reporting and budget management. Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and grant management experience, including experience with grant reporting and budget management.
Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related work experience with governmental and/or public sector accounting.
Work experience in an educational environment.
Knowledge of data reporting systems such as Argos or Cognos.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and assist grant managers with grant budgets throughout the grant lifecycle, including establishing budgets, tracking grant awards, and processing approved budget modifications.
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and programmatic requirements for all College grants.
Complete monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year end reconciliation of grant fund awards with revenues and expenditures. Record grant receivables and year-end revenue deferrals as appropriate for accurate and proper financial reporting.
Facilitate timely submission of grant expenditure reports, reimbursement requests, and invoices for workforce training contracts; track payment processing and initiate collection procedures when payments are past due.
Collaborate with grant managers and coordinators by providing financial guidance, budget planning support, and regular updates on grant status and match obligations.
Prepare all required grant financial reports, such as Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards (SESA), and other periodic filings, and coordinate audit documentation and support for internal, external and Single Audit processes.
Support project funding proposal process by reviewing grant cost principles and funding guidelines, and assisting with the proposal budget development. Keep leadership informed of grant match obligations.
Analyze departmental grant spending to ensure adherence to grant and contract spending authority and appropriations; coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of time & effort reporting; and collaborate with Purchasing to ensure compliance with federal and state procurement regulations.
Assist with Moraine Park Foundation’s accounting and auditing processes, including monthly account reconciliations quarterly investment reconciliations, preparation of quarterly financial statements, and review of the audited financial statements and IRS Form 990.
Analyze, develop, test, and document new and existing system applications within the grant finance modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Serve as Grant module functional lead.