Broward College · 15 hours ago
Senior Accountant, Grants
Cypress Creek Administrative Center
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$53K/yr - $62K/yr
6+ years expBroward College is seeking a Senior Grants Accountant to support the operations of their Grants Accounting department. This role involves managing award and project billings, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions.
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Responsibilities
Assists with setting up grant awards and grant budgets and maintains up-to-date electronic files of all contracts, awards, and grants Audits
Ensures that grants and contract funding are allocated and expended appropriately and analyzes budget spending rates; forecasts year-end expenditures and fulfills financial reporting requirements
Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly invoices to funders and other stakeholders
Assists Grants, project managers, and directors in performing account maintenance, including creating journal entries for cost transfers, facilities, and administration (overhead) cost adjustments and overages due to account reconciliation and close-out
Assists in the completion of the annual single audit reports on federal awards
Provides input and participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for grants accounting and compliance; and provides training to stakeholders to improve processes and functionality
Assists with the College's ERP system's maintenance and testing – Workday and any web applications pertaining to award management
Assists with reviewing, reporting, analyzing, and interpreting complex grants-related accounting information and monitoring compliance with sponsor and regulatory, GAAP, and College policies
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting
Six years of relevant experience
Experience with accounting software and financial management systems
Strong skills in spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel
In-depth functional knowledge and expertise in the area of specialization and general knowledge of related areas in the College
Ability to perform complex administrative analysis with only general supervision
Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent coordination and communication skills used appropriately influence the decision-making of individuals and groups at all levels in the College
Ability to plan and manage own workflow, priorities, and results accomplishment
Requires the ability to present and disseminate data to various levels
Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e., Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations
Preferred
Experience in grants/contracts/accounting in higher education setting preferred
Workday experience preferred
Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance preferred
Benefits
Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
Wellness Program
Vacation/Paid Time Off
Winter and Spring Break Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members
Company
Broward College
Broward College is a state college located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.95MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
Hector Ramos
Chief Financial Officer, Direct Service Organizations (Foundation and BCEduventures)
Angela Rodriguez-Soto
Partnership Impact Manager
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