Moraine Park Technical College · 22 hours ago
Grant Accountant
US-WI-Fond du Lac
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expMoraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Grant Accountant on their Fond du Lac Campus. The Grant Accountant will provide technical accounting, budget, and financial support to grant managers while ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and fostering collaboration within the Financial Services Support System.
Continuing EducationCorporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationPersonal DevelopmentSkill AssessmentSTEM EducationVocational Education
Responsibilities
Manage, coordinate, and assist grant managers with grant budgets throughout the grant lifecycle, including establishing budgets, tracking grant awards, and processing approved budget modifications
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and programmatic requirements for all College grants
Complete monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year end reconciliation of grant fund awards with revenues and expenditures. Record grant receivables and year-end revenue deferrals as appropriate for accurate and proper financial reporting
Facilitate timely submission of grant expenditure reports, reimbursement requests, and invoices for workforce training contracts; track payment processing and initiate collection procedures when payments are past due
Collaborate with grant managers and coordinators by providing financial guidance, budget planning support, and regular updates on grant status and match obligations
Prepare all required grant financial reports, such as Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards (SESA), and other periodic filings, and coordinate audit documentation and support for internal, external and Single Audit processes
Support project funding proposal process by reviewing grant cost principles and funding guidelines, and assisting with the proposal budget development. Keep leadership informed of grant match obligations
Analyze departmental grant spending to ensure adherence to grant and contract spending authority and appropriations; coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of time & effort reporting; and collaborate with Purchasing to ensure compliance with federal and state procurement regulations
Assist with Moraine Park Foundation’s accounting and auditing processes, including monthly account reconciliations quarterly investment reconciliations, preparation of quarterly financial statements, and review of the audited financial statements and IRS Form 990
Analyze, develop, test, and document new and existing system applications within the grant finance modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Serve as Grant module functional lead
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
Grant management experience, including experience with grant reporting and budget management
Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management
Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity
Preferred
Two years of related work experience with governmental and/or public sector accounting
Work experience in an educational environment
Knowledge of data reporting systems such as Argos or Cognos
Company
Moraine Park Technical College
With 100+ program options and campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend, Moraine Park serves almost 14,000 students annually.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Beth Roehl
K-12 Partnership Manager
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