Grant Accountant, Finance Department, Administration Building

Position Type:
Administration/Prof. Technical- Non-instructional/Grant Manager

Date Posted:
11/21/2024

Location:
Administration BuildingGrant Accountant, Finance Department, Administration Building

Classification: Exempt

Date Posted: December 2, 2024

Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025 School Year/ 260 Days)

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: APT Range: 9 Salary: $68,879 to $101,193 (Negotiable based on experience)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to A/P/T employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: Grant Manager

Deadline for application: Until filled (Applications are accepted until the position is filled; however, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration required with emphasis in accounting/finance or commensurate experience
Preferred: Previous grant accounting experience

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: Responsible on a monthly or quarterly basis for reconciling grants, meeting deadlines, and producing reports for Grant Manager, Director of Finance, and Chief Financial Officer. Responsible on an annual basis for supporting the compilation of annual financial reporting for various granting agencies.

Essential Functions

• Maintaining and establishing all federal and state grants, monitoring expenses to ensure they follow district and grant guidelines, preparing monthly reports to be shared with schools and departments.
• Tracking budgets versus expenditures and determining allowability of grant spending.
• Provide financial policies and procedures guidance to end users.
• Utilize accounting background and adhere to district policies to process grant-related expenditures.
• Prepare monthly adjusting journal and budget journal entries as assigned for review by the Grant Manager.
• Create internal reporting on budget versus actual variances for review by Grant Manager and grant program directors.
• Maintain grant request spreadsheets, documents, and files.
• Assist Grant Manager with correspondence with sites on grant spending.
• Assist School Leadership with new grant applications as needed.
• Process grant-related deposits, payment vouchers, expenditure transfers, One Time Pay, TimeClock Plus, mileage reimbursements, etc.
• Responsible for grant-related documents and record retention.
• Responsible for adhering to internal controls in relation to grant-related transactions.
• Develop grant budgets and assist Charter and Private schools with grant allocations.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ten-key calculator by touch.
• Ability to think creatively and identify procedural improvements as needed.
• Experience in using automated financial management computer systems.
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and be detail-oriented. Must possess secretarial and clerical skills with a knowledge of organization and operation of the district.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public. Public relations skills and successful customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as a productive team member.
• Ability to perform routine tasks independently and without direction from the supervisor.
• Ability to assume responsibility for handling administrative details.
• Knowledge of Board policies, district procedures, federal, and state laws that apply to the position.
• Ability to complete difficult tasks within time constraints and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.

Other Duties:

• Respect all confidential matters.
• Assist Finance Department staff with files, reports, and other information.
• Compile financial information into reports or graphic presentations for administrators as requested.
• Present new procedures to groups of 10 to 80 people as needed.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity is important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631