Position | Grant Accountant | Division: | Business and Finance | Department: | Business Office | Reports to: | Assistant Vice President of Business and Finance/Controller | Position Summary | The Grant Accountant prepares financial reports and analyses for grants/contracts, and other restricted funds. Reviews transactions and monitors compliance with agency guidelines. Reconciles accounts and prepares necessary adjusting entries. | Essential Duties & Responsibilities The results you will deliver each day that matter most! | - Prepares and maintains schedule of fiscal reporting deadlines.
- Insures timely submission of financial reports to grantors and donors.
- Reviews grant transactions monthly and prepares updates summary grant financial schedule for Vice President.
- Insures accuracy of accounting records.
- Prepares and submits required billing reports for agencies to reimburse Livingstone College.
- Reviews project financial statements and reports with Project Directors/Director of Sponsored Programs.
- Establishes and maintains grant and restricted: endowment fund files.
- Prepare and insures budgets are complete.
- Reconciles expenditures for grants with Office of Sponsored Programs quarterly.
- Prepares adjusting entries needed to correct accounts.
- Prepares ad hoc reports and analyses requested by senior management.
- Prepares necessary reports for audit preparations
- Prepares and assists with month-end and year-end closing entries.
- Contacts/meets with project directors, agency officials and others to resolve concerns and discrepancies related to grant and restricted fund transactions.
- Serves as back-up for senior accountant.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
| Education/ Experience What you will need to be successful! | - Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with strong Accounting experience preferred.
- Five years’ experience in related field within higher education
- Microsoft Office experience/knowledge
- Jenzabar experience/knowledge
| Life at Livingstone College Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!! | Livingstone College is a private, four year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community. |
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