Full Time Grants Accounting Specialist

Lorain County Community College • Elyria, OH

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About The Position

The Grants Accounting Specialist assists in managing the College’s grants and restricted funds by providing supervised financial accounting and reporting. The position helps the campus community understand and comply with grant requirements, monitors financial activity, initiates transactions such as billings and journal entries, compares activity against budgets, assists with external financial reports, and supports audits and program reviews. The role reports to the Grants Accounting Manager.

The starting salary is $53,400 annually and is commensurate with experience, education, and established pay practices. The College seeks employees who reside in Ohio and within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location to respond to on-campus work requirements.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable), unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3–4 professional references. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Incomplete application files will not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting.
• At least three years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel; a test is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience in an educational or nonprofit environment, including fund accounting.
• Experience with federal grants accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of the College’s grants and restricted funds through supervised financial accounting and reporting.
• Help the campus community understand and comply with grant requirements.
• Monitor financial activity.
• Initiate transactions, including billings and journal entries.
• Compare financial activity against budgets.
• Assist in preparing external financial reports.
• Support audits and program reviews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in state pension programs or alternative retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Access to onsite childcare, free parking, and fitness facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree