Grant Accounting, Senior Accountant (REPOST)

Lee College • Baytown, TX

425d • $56,827 - $65,352

About The Position

The Senior Accountant for Grant Accounting at Lee College is responsible for managing the financial aspects of federal, state, and foundation grants. This role ensures compliance with financial regulations and college policies while assisting the Grant Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and reporting for grant funds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Accounting or related field
• Three (3) years of related work experience as an Accountant
• Knowledge of grant and accounting compliance: 0MB Circulars, Accounting Principles, GAAP and GASB
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Knowledge of contracts and agreements
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work with a variety of staff and outside funding agencies
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as workload demands
• Ability to travel out of town to attend training and conferences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grant accounting
• Knowledge of Outlook and PeopleSoft

Responsibilities

• Review budget information for new grant awards and discuss any issues with grant writers.
• Add department IDs and descriptions to the PeopleSoft Tree Manager.
• Establish grant budgets that are consistent with the Grant Award Notification (GAN).
• Enter beginning budget information into PeopleSoft for new grants.
• Enter budget transfers and amendments into PeopleSoft for grants, and verify that transfers and amendments are within grant guidelines.
• At the beginning of the fiscal year enter all grant budgets.
• Calculate and enter grants carryover budgets in PeopleSoft at grants and Lee College year-end.
• Meet with Project Directors as needed to discuss budget details and provide guidance on PeopleSoft budget reports.
• Review PeopleSoft Budget Transaction Detail Reports for non-allowable expenditures and miscodes, and journal expenditures to appropriate departments as needed.
• Run queries to verify SF Postings on grant expenditure reports and research discrepancies.
• Run queries for expenditure data on grants, calculate and request reimbursement monthly, including indirect costs.
• Journal draw down reimbursements and direct deposits for grants.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and submit to awarding agencies, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Generate and enter TPEG journals quarterly and calculate TPEG balance for the Financial Aid Director.
• Prepare the Federal and State Expenditure Schedules for the annual audit.
• Complete year-end entries and balance receivables.
• Prepare and submit data and documents for desk reviews by granting agencies.
• Assist outside auditors during the annual audit with data gathering and questions.
• Maintain grant contracts, audit, and reporting files as required by agencies and regulations.
• Monitor Grant Receivables balances and reconcile Deferred Revenues monthly.
• Assist Grant Accounting Manager with verification of Grant financials and approve journal entries for grants.

Benefits

• Starting Salary Range is $56,827 -$65,352, commensurate with education and related work experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree