System Grant Accountant

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System Grant Accountant

Salary

$63,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GJA-299845-05022024-NMC

Department

Colorado Community College System

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230

Department Contact Information

Nikki Cimino jobs@cccs.edu

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

• Description

• Benefits

Department Information

To apply:https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice

Description of Job

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a System Grant Accountant to join our System Office Finance team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing leadership, training, development, management, and coordination of all aspects of fiscal compliance for all CCCS grant awards being initiated for the System Office. You will serve as fiscal point of contact and provide technical assistance to Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) partners. If you’re looking for an opportunity to bring your federal grant and compliance experience to a collaborative, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

Note: This position is term-limited through three years after the employee’s start date.

Duties Include:

• Develop and maintain grant fiscal guidance and guidance documents (reporting and reimbursement forms, etc.).

• Develop and deploy processes to distribute funds to colleges for program development and, where appropriate, business reimbursements. Manage distributions and reimbursements to IHEs and external entities and reporting in coordination with the specific grants.

• Provide primary review of grant vouchers and prepare them for reimbursement (this includes transfer entries between CCCS and System Colleges). Revise and document procedures as related to the Grant requirements and reporting.

• Determine allowable/unallowable costs per the Uniform Grant Guidance and EDGAR. Understand and apply other applicable federal regulations that govern the spending of federal dollars such as EDGAR, Uniform Grant Guidance, and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) to internal and external recipients for various Local, State, and Federal grant spending of the System Office.

• Apply state regulations and fiscal rules that govern the spending of state pass-through and direct award dollars to internal and external grant spending. Discussions with Grant sub-recipients for maintenance of compliance with applicable regulations.

• Reconcile, analyze, and maintain appropriate grant general ledger balances, as well as revenue and expenditures between CORE and Banner. Ensure the general ledger properly reflects grant activity on an accrual basis and prepare expenditure reports for various parties, as well as status reports to grant program staff, fiscal management, state and federal agencies, etc. All SLFRF related data may also have to be reported in various formats (Gravity, Companion Funds, State Building formats).

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Two years of accounting experience.

• Experience with grant and/or compliance operations.

Supplemental Information

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

• Collaborative and have worked successfully with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledgeable of general, government, and higher education accounting principles/practices.

• Familiar with spreadsheets and accounting systems.

• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• A strong leader and manager of people and projects.

• Meticulous with a high level of attention to detail.

• Knowledgeable of CORE, Banner, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• This position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.

• Travel is minimal, typically two or three conferences/trainings in or outside of Colorado.

• Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 120,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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