Cost Accountant jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Job Title: Accountant - Grants (Federal & State)

Prepared Date: February 2024

Work Year: 260 days

Department: Business Services

Reports To: Director of Finance

Salary: APT Salary Schedule B - Range 3

● The salary for R4 is $53,500 - $77,495

● Final salary is based on relevant experience

Benefits include: Health, dental and life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, extended leave bank, as well as other optional benefit elections.

ABOUT THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Thompson School District is the 17th largest school district in Colorado, encompassing 362 square miles and serving approximately 15,000 students. The district's territory includes Loveland and Berthoud, plus sections of Fort Collins, Windsor, Johnstown and unincorporated land in Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties. TSD serves students in Pre-K through 12th grade with thirteen school-based preschool programs, a dedicated preschool building, three K-8 buildings, sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, two charter schools and one career campus. Teachers and administrators collaborate with families and community partners to ensure that students are college, career and community ready. Visit the district website at tsd.org to learn more.

SUMMARY

Works independently with Learning Services and fiscal staff in coordinating efforts and monitoring state/federal grant spending to maintain and enhance services and programs aligned with Thompson School District’s mission, goals, objectives, services and activities. Focus is primarily on district level, large scale state/federal grants with some connection to school-based grants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Collaborate with the Federal Programs Administrator and other Grant Coordinators to develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure compliance with state/federal regulations

● Develop budget and spending plans with stakeholders in accordance with each grant’s requirements

● Prepare and upload annual grant budgets into BusinessPlus (accounting software)

● Prepare Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report and review report with Director of Finance on a monthly basis

● Prepare Requests for Funds (RFFs) for all reimbursable grants on a monthly basis

● Set up GL keys for new grants to ensure proper program, SRE, grant number, and grant year are utilized for reporting purposes

● Keep relevant stakeholders informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of grant objectives

● Provide detailed reports to the grant stakeholders around the progress of each grant

● Monitor grant spending to ensure grants stay within budget and are fully expended

● Assist with preparation of annual TSD budget

● Provide documentation as requested during annual financial audit

● Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

● This position does not have supervisory duties.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

● Bachelor’s degree in related field

● Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

EXPERIENCE

● Minimum of three years’ experience working in related field

● Experience with state and federal grant administration and governmental accounting preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

● Advanced math, writing, communication, and accounting skills

● Advanced knowledge of MS Excel preferred

● Excellent problem solving skills

● Familiarity with federal grant rules and regulations including OMB Uniform Grants Guidance

● Ability to present, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all stakeholders

● Ability to develop concepts and ideas in both an acceptable oral and written form

● Knowledge of all areas of electronic communication, including general computer skills, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, and integration of technology

● Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, problem solve and make sound decisions

● Evidence of organizational, planning, multi-tasking, and time management skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

● A valid Colorado driver’s license.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

● In order to safely perform this position, you must familiarize yourself with the safety rules of your job and participate in all safety training provided by your department. You must wear personal protective equipment whenever required, ask for assistance if the task requires more than one person and, if you’re unsure how to perform a task safely, stop and ask your supervisor for instruction before continuing.

● All employees of the district are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and ensuring that safety precautions and practices are followed.

● We expect you to immediately report any unsafe working conditions or safety problems to your supervisor. Until corrective action is taken, be sure that the area or condition is restricted and that cautionary devices, i.e., cones, temporary fencing, floor signs, etc. are in place so that others are not affected or injured.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Candidate is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Thompson School District shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 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.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,606.00 - $85,831.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person