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Kirkwood Community College Accountant I - Grants in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Accountant I - Grants
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Accountant I - Grants
Salary
$54,922.00 Annually
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved
Job Number
02052
Division
Financial Operations
Department
Finance
Opening Date
04/24/2024
Description
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision, the Accountant - Grants will be responsible for the accounting, budget management, document management and financial reporting of grants awarded to the College. The position assists with a portfolio of Federal, State of Iowa, and private grants along with State of Iowa Tax Credit programs. The position will provide financial oversight for their assigned programs and will work in conjunction with Program Managers and Grantors to ensure timely and accurate reporting and billing for grant awards and compliance with applicable regulations. Typical hours for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide post award financial administration of grants awards.
Develop working knowledge and assist in maintaining ongoing compliance with applicable college, state, and federal policies and regulations (including OMB circulars and grant regulations), while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards.
Consult with internal Program Managers on post award financial management including adherence to applicable regulations, financial performance reviews, financial reporting, budget analysis and management, and cost share requirements.
Review and approve expenditures related to grant programs ensuring alignment with federal cost principles.
Ensure compliance with federal time and effort reporting.
Assist in oversight of State of Iowa programs ensuring alignment with tax codes and program regulations.
Provide regular communications with external tax credit program participants regarding financial status of project(s).
Analyze department work to develop and document efficient procedures.
Provide assistance with annual audits of the college and related entities.
Ensure all processes within area of responsibility have current documentation.
Provide input related to the development of college accounting policies and procedures.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Collaborates with other grants accounting staff members related to ongoing cross training and compliance updates.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and perform duties in relation to the timelines, state and federal regulations, reporting requirements, and college policies related to the duties assigned.
Gain knowledge of grant regulations and applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and financial and accounting principles and procedures.
Possess verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact at all levels within, and external to the college.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish department goals and college initiatives.
Welcome, value and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to provide a high level of customer service and maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships.
Ability to manage numerous simultaneous projects.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
Ability to recognize areas of process improvement and assist in implementing new processes and procedures.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email:equity@Kirkwood.eduor the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email:OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !
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Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
http://www.kirkwood.edu