Staff Accountant – School Grant Advisor

We are searching for those with accounting expertise who are led by their entrepreneurial spirit and constantly aim high and soar past their professional goals. Sound familiar? Then BerganKDV could be the right fit for you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

BerganKDV has provided innovative yet practical solutions for small to large-size companies since 1945. From our beginning as a trusted CPA firm, we have expanded and adapted to offer business planning and consulting, tax, audit and accounting, wealth management, human capital management, and technology services across the country. At BerganKDV we believe our role as advisors is to build relationships with our clients, take an active interest in their unique situations, and provide expertise and resources to help them achieve their goals. Bringing value to our clients is what we do best and seeing them succeed is our ultimate goal.

Position Overview: 

The Staff Accountant – School Grant Advisor will work directly with our Charter team that provides accounting and financial management services to charter schools throughout Minnesota. This position will provide back-office business support, including processing journal entries, entering budgets, and tracking Federal grant revenues and expenditures for clients.  

Responsibilities: 

• Process journal entries for charter school clients 
• Review Bill.com and HRIS coding for accuracy  
• Import monthly trial balance to engagement for financials and group accounts, as applicable  
• Manage, track, and review special education (SPED) revenues and expenditures plus Federal grant revenues and expenditures   
• Request draws for federal and state grants  
• Enter Charter School budgets into accounting system  
• Manage, track, and review due to and from Building Company accounts  
• Review crosswalks/UFARS uploads and ensure reports are accurate  
• Tie out SPED & Federal Grant comparison reports  
• Record year-end federal aid receivables  
• Review and document restricted fund balance and ensure that revenues equal expenditures
• Analyze and tie out Building Company escrow spreadsheet  
• Ensure that State and Federal applications have been submitted for approval  
• Assist Charter Schools with MDE fiscal monitoring and Maintenance of Effort monitoring & review 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s in economics, finance, business or other related field  
• Master’s in business administration preferred 

EXPLORE THE WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE 

BerganKDV is a leading professional services firm with a contagious culture; where growth is fostered and making a difference means something. Our values drive our decisions, and our passion is empowering people and creating wow experiences for our clients. 

BerganKDV Differentiators: 

• Growth Potential 
• Close-Knit Collaborative Team 
• Mentor Program 
• Employee Referral Rewards 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package 
• Customized Career Path 
• Open Door Leadership Style 
• Entrepreneurial Operating System – EOS / Traction 

BENEFITS THAT GO BEYOND

We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family and your career. Our competitive compensation package is catered to reward you for your performance and recognize you for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our total package includes medical and dental coverage, matching 401(k) plans, PTO, observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.