Grants Accounting Specialist

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

1d • $68,000 - $74,000

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Grants Director, the Grants Accounting Specialist performs a variety of functions to assist with maintaining internal financial controls for all district grants, establishing, and maintaining financial records, analyzing financial activities and providing administrative support.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field or 3 years of proven payroll, grant, and/or accounting office experience for a large employer required.
• Strong analytical skills and high level of attention to detail required.
• Time management and organizational ability required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile salaries and stipends for all grant accounts.
• Coordinate with the Grants Director, Grants Manager and Payroll Manager to correct payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare V&Ms, Journal Entries and prepare supporting documentation to correct payroll issues.
• In coordination with the Grants Manager, prepare, disseminate, and track Time & Effort Reports (semi-annual) for federally funded grant staff.
• In coordination with the Grants Director, prepare payroll reports for DESE End of Year Financial Report, including supporting information for Journal Entries.
• Assist the Grants Director in preparing staffing lists for Title I Comparability.
• In coordination with the Grants Director and Grants Manager, verify compliance with prevailing wage laws prior to approving payments to vendors, including obtaining supporting documentation, such as certified payroll reports, for all construction contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of information and resource documentation for audits.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, as requested.
• Attend meetings, as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Benefits

• The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision.
• Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees