Full Time Grants Accounting Specialist
Lorain County Community College•Elyria, OH
About The Position
Reporting to the Grants Accounting Manager, the Grants Accounting Specialist assists with the management of the College’s grants and restricted funds by providing supervised financial accounting and reporting. The role helps the campus community understand and comply with grant requirements, monitors financial activity, initiates transactions such as billings and journal entries, and compares activity against budgets. The specialist also assists with external financial reports and supports audits and program reviews.
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 in managing 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 and compare it against budgets.
- Initiate transactions, including billings and journal entries.
- Assist with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
