Grant Accountant
Location: CO-Denver
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Job Summary
Under moderate supervision, performs full performance professional level
accounting work: processes financial transactions: prepares financial
records, reports, and invoices; and guides management through financial
decision making to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies in
accordance with using audit guidelines, including GAAP, GASB, FASB
accounting regulations, and 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
(Unifo
Essential Functions:
Prepares and submits sponsor invoices including: selection of the proper
invoice forms; verification of the accuracy and completeness of all
information on the invoice; gathering necessary back-up documentation,
reports, or certifications to support expenses; obtaining required
department approvals. (40%)
Maintains compliance and fiscal accountability with regard to rules,
regulations, standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and as applicable 2 CFR 200,
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Audits complex
financial records and transactions; identifying and researching
discrepancies; resolving, or making recommendations, errors; recording
and reviewing cost transfers. (25%)
Performs central Federal Draw process for entire team on a rotation basis.
Enters journal entries for teammates as needed. (10%)
Performs final reviews of awards/contracts/project expenditures,
payments, and accounts receivable in the award closeout process. (10%)
Prepares of Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) and any other sponsor
financial reports required as per contracts, in compliance with regulations.
(5
Monitors and follows-up on open Accounts Receivable. Performs collections
activities for past due debts and escalates as appropriate. (5%)
Maintains Standard Work and performs continuous process improvement. (5%)
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or 4 more years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's
Degree Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years One to three years of sponsored project (post-award)
administration or professional level accounting experience reconciling
accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures, and preparing financial
reports. Required
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Decision Making - Specifies goals and obstacles to achieving those goals,
generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses the
best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions, or
solve a problem.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy,
tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and
relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different
situatio
Mathematical Reasoning - Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately
from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about
attending to detail.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy,
tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and
relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different
situatio
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of
information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives,
and to make recommendations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing
sufficient to be able to establish, maintain, understand and interpret
various accounting systems, for general purposes or to assist others.
Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices sufficient to be able to
perform a variety of duties related to the work assignment.
Knowledge of computers and software sufficient to be able to evaluate system
capabilities and troubleshoot systems following implementation.
Learning - Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new
knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities
for self-learning and development.
Reading - Understands and interprets written material, including technical
material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts,
graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to
specific si
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
