Part-time Grant Accountant
Bergen Community College · Paramus, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$25/hrPart-time
Responsibilities
- Verifies transfers and totals for monthly expenses in all Grant accounts and prepares journal entries as needed.
- Performs Grant account analysis and maintenance and assists with the preparation and reconciliation of the Grants.
- Provides assistance with the annual Grant audits.
- Reviews disbursement documents submitted for approval signature/s, appropriate sales tax, IRS reimbursement compliance, and compliance with federal, state, and college policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform related administrative functions to support grant management activities, including maintaining documentation, coordinating with program staff, and assisting with reporting and compliance requirements.
- Coincides vendor payments, resolves discrepancies, ensures timely payment of vendor invoices and expense vouchers, and maintains accurate records and controls.
- Provides excellent service to the college community in the processing of all Grant accounts payable disbursements, from data entry to check disbursement or direct deposit transmission.
- Communicates with colleagues in the college to resolve discrepancies regarding calculations, financial and statistical recordkeeping regarding Grants; verifies accuracy of financial and numerical data and follows-up on issues of inaccuracy and discrepancy.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting or related field; experience in higher education preferred.
- Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices an open door policy.
- Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures.
- Skills to work with a variety of computer software, database management, and other software applications.
- Strong skills in communication, customer and student focus, building relationships, organizing, and planning.
Pay
$25/hour
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
- Earned Sick Leave
- Pension eligible 403B eligible
- Employee assistance program