Prince George's County Public Schools · 1 day ago
Senior Grant Accountant
Largo, MD
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPrince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies. The Senior Grant Accountant will manage the post-award financial management of federal and state grants, ensuring compliance with regulations and preparing detailed financial reports.
Primary EducationSecondary Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Working with County agencies to ensure the comprehensive post-award financial management of federal and state grants, ensuring strict adherence to 2 CFR Part 200—Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, GAAP, and County policies
Overseeing the full grant life cycle, including validating that grant projects are set up correctly, performing complex reconciliations including budget-to-actual analysis, and conducting drawdowns for reimbursement
Preparing detailed financial reports, monitoring subrecipient compliance, and coordinating audits to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the County’s financial records
Analyzing financial data, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and may offering guidance to agency staff and junior accounting staff
Reviewing monthly trial balances to ensure system integrity and identify questionable activity for errors or omissions
Performing analytic review of accounts to identify errors in grant activity
Reviewing financial transactions and expenditures to ensure compliance with appropriation authority, adequacy of accounting information, and of the transaction within the parameters established by policies, laws, and others
Reviewing journal entries and supporting documentation for conformity with GAAP and County policies in the County's financial system
Preparing adjusting and reclassification journal entries including chargebacks and year-end accruals, to ensure the accurate reporting of fund activity consistent with generally accepted accounting and reporting standards
Preparing working papers, schedules, and other supporting documentation reflecting work effort
Processing grant drawdowns; reviewing grant loan documents and records grant wires
Receiving grant reimbursement checks and preparing cash journals
Ensuring grant reimbursements are recorded timely and accurately
Accumulating data from accounting system reports and file records to prepare periodic financial statements and reports that are supported by related papers, tables, schedules, notes, and other material for inclusion in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Participating fully in periodic audits or other examinations of the County's financial records, policies, and procedures
Responding to information requests from internal and external sources concerning financial matters
Researching and analyzing financial data and preparing ad hoc reports on fund activity as required
Preparing audit schedules and expenditure reports for grants related to the Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA) required by OMB’s Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200
Incorporating subrecipient expenditures into SEFA reporting to ensure completeness and accuracy
Maintaining current knowledge of the County, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures
Demonstrating an understanding of generally accepted accounting and reporting practices, pertaining to areas of responsibility
Actively participating in installations, enhancements, and modifications to systems that link or interface with the County's financial system
Providing technical assistance, information, and guidance to other County agencies, persons doing business with the County, residents, or other persons making inquiries
Giving administrative and technical assistance, as required by his/her direct supervisor
Assisting with various special projects involving preparation of financial information, financial studies, statistical data, and other related data as requested by appropriate County personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analyses, or Business Administration or a related field
Two (2) years of professional accounting experience
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and general administrative and cost principles relating to federal, state, and local grants
Able to reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and prepare monthly and year-end schedules
Able to manage multiple priorities and projects and interact with staff across various County agencies
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency
Experience with financial software and electronic ledger systems
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with three years of experience managing grants
Benefits
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
Critical Illness
Whole Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Services
Company
Prince George's County Public Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools is a primary and secondary education platform.
10001+ employees
Funding
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