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Washtenaw Community College Part time Restricted Funds Accountant in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Position Summary: The Part time Restricted Funds Accountant works within the Financial Services Department and interacts with a wide variety of members of the college community. The position will have accounting responsibility for an assigned portfolio of grants, as well as participation in the grant proposal process.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Analyze and reconcile financial aid loans and grants monthly. • Analyze restricted fund payroll each pay for proper coding: • Collaborate with various grant areas to resolve issues. • Provide payroll details to the Financial Aid Department for Federal Work Study students. • Organize and track Time and Effort reporting documentation. • Interpret and analyze complex accounting, federal and contract regulations and clauses to ensure compliance with grant specifications. Escalate critical issues to management in a timely manner to avoid compliance risks or penalties. • Analyze and reconcile grant activity and prepare journal entries for portfolio of grants. • Prepare expenditure reports and monitor receivables for federal, state and other agencies. • Coordinate requests from college management for grant/contract modifications. • Engage in proposal development and grant submissions. Proofread proposal documents and provide feedback. • Research ongoing changes regarding grant compliance. • Prepare audit schedules. • Other duties as assigned. Related Duties: • Assist other restricted funds staff in preparation of reconciliations and reports. • Prepare special reports as requested.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two (2) years full-time successful professional accounting experience OR equivalent education and work experience. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Internet applications in a Windows environment, and integrated software systems. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work and solve problems independently and organize workload. • Ability to appropriately handle confidential materials.