Grants and Auxiliary Services Accountant
State of South Carolina
- Chesterfield County, SC
- $45,530-84,241 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Grant/Auxiliary Financial Management: Monitors and manages the financial aspects of all college grants and auxiliary services ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and college policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains financial records for each grant and auxiliary service operations, including budgets, expenditures, and revenue. Reviews grant proposals and agreements to ensure they align with financial requirements and restrictions. Ensures proper accounting principles are used to align grant and auxiliary services expenditures and revenues to college business office operations.
- Budget Development, Monitoring, Documentation and Record Keeping: Collaborates with grant managers and department heads to develop grant and auxiliary services to include budgets, revenue projections, expenses, and indirect costs. Monitors budget performance, identifying variances and addressing any issues promptly. Maintains organized and detailed financial records ensuring all supporting documentation is readily available for audits. If applicable, oversees financial management and compliance of subrecipient organizations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepares accurate and timely financial reports as required. Generates regular financial reports for internal or external stakeholders providing insights on financial performance.
- Grant/Auxiliary Services Closeout: Facilitates the proper financial closing of grants and auxiliary services ensuring all final financial reports, financial reconciliations, audits, and documentation are completed on time.
- Compliance and Regulations: Stays informed about federal, state, and other regulatory requirements related to accounting and ensures the college remains in compliance with all grants and auxiliary services financial practices. Conducts internal audits and works with external auditors to ensure adherence to all grant-related and auxiliary-related regulations. Works with Procurement Manager to ensure all purchases are in compliance with State Procurement Regulations.
- Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement: Collaborates with project managers, college departments, and other relevant stakeholders to address financial concerns and provide guidance. Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and administrators in understanding financial procedures and regulations as related to grants and auxiliary services. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in accounting and financial management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
- Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
- Normal Schedule for most positions
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour lunch and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. no lunch
- Spring Break Week, June, July, and two (2) weeks in December
- Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch Fridays Off
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
- Professional Development opportunities
- be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
- work full-time for that agency or organization
- have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
- repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
- make 120 qualifying payments