Accounting Specialist Senior, Restricted Accounts Management

About the role

Join Our Team as an Accounting Specialist Senior – Restricted Accounts Management

Responsibilities

• Manage the full post-award financial lifecycle of contracts and grant-funded programs.
• Establish new grant accounts and monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial activity.
• Prepare account reconciliations, financial analyses, billings, reports, cost transfers, and grant closeouts.
• Perform month-end accounting activities and support fiscal year-end closing processes.
• Assist with the preparation of the College's Annual Financial Reports.
• Provide outstanding financial support and guidance to faculty and staff regarding post-award grant administration.
• Aid in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Participate in financial system enhancements and software implementations.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with College policies, grant requirements, and accounting standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related accounting experience involving contracts and grants; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of post-award grant and contract financial management.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience monitoring budgets and preparing financial reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and database applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and financial guidelines.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, particularly with contracts and grants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

• Financial management and budgeting.
• Grant and contract administration.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Database management.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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