GRANT ACCOUNTANT 

Qualifications 

•  B.S. degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a minimum of twenty-seven semester hours   in accounting;
•  Previous Accounting and Auditing experience __ knowledge of GAAP and Fund accounting desirable;
•  Good judgment, trouble shooting and decision making skills;
•  Consistency, accuracy, organization and attention to detail;
•  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
•  Ability to prioritize goals and be self-motivated;
•  High standards of professionalism, attendance, dependability and confidentiality;

 
Reports to: LEAD ACCOUNTANT-BUDGETS/PROJECTS 

Specific Job Duties 
(1) Records details of financial transactions from all sources for assigned grants and carry-overs; 
(2) Maintains detailed and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of assigned grants;
(3) Prepares financial statements, to reflect financial condition of each project listed above;
(4) Traces errors and records adjustments to correct inaccuracies posted to accounts;
(5) Ascertain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Louisiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook (LAUGH), Capitalization Policy, and Allowable Costs;
(6) Prepares all required reimbursements and reports for each grant;
(7) Works with the grant supervisor to prepare yearly original and revised budgets;
(8) Prepare account reconciliations and assist with reviews of account reconciliations to ensure consistency and timeliness;
(9) Renders reports and accounts pertaining to fiscal matters as directed;
(10) Coordinates with program managers the status of grants and responds to questions and requests for information in a timely manner;
(11) Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or by Superintendent
 
Professional Attitude and Conduct 
(1) Establishes and maintains appropriate respectful, harmonious relationship with administration, school faculty, other employees, students, vendors, and the general public
(2) Observes professional ethics as prescribed by the employee's profession/craft and in
accordance with state law and board policy (GAl Solicitations, GAIB Solicitations of Staff Members, GAJ, Gifts)
(3) Adheres to Board policy, administrative rules and regulations
(4) Seeks, shares, and respects ideas of others
(5) Exhibits a caring, positive attitude towards others
(6) Maintains the confidentiality of all School Board business by refraining from accessing
discussing or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized by immediate supervisor
(7) Participates in professional growth activities, such as participation in seminars, conferences, workshops for improvement of knowledge and skills relating to best practices in the use of supplies, tools or equipment, and methods of operation
 (8) Participates in professional activities on a local, state, and national level in assigned areas (include for appropriate personnel)

Communication 
(1) Understands and interprets written and verbal instructions from immediate supervisor and gives clear written and oral instructions to others as required
(2) Accurately compiles data, summarizes information and provides written reports when required
(3) Answers the telephone and receives visitors in a courteous and efficient manner
(4) Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures
 
Attendance and Punctuality 
(1) Reports to work at the assigned time
(2) Attends work consistently
(3) Contacts Supervisor when absent
(4) Scans in or out using the employee scan system as appropriate

Safety 
(1) Completes task in a safe manner as prescribed by the Safety Department or by the employee's profession/craft
(2) Maintains a neat and orderly work environment
(3) Dresses appropriately for the job assigned and in compliance with state law and board policy GAMB Employee Dress Code
(4) Displays employee ID tag at all times while on duty
(5) Reports any unsafe conditions or any incidents of injury or damage immediately to the appropriate official
(6) Complies with policies GAMA Employee Tobacco Use and GAMD Drug-Free Workplace when on duty
 

Terms of Employment 
 7½ hours per day - 12 months (240 days)
 
 There shall be a probationary period of 90 days from date of employment for new employees.  After 90 days, a decision based upon an evaluation will be rendered in regards to the employee’s status as a permanent employee.
 
 Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of non-instructional personnel
 
 The Superintendent reserves the right to change the job and any other duties, as required, with advance written notification.

 

  *Max salary / Per Year is contingent on possessing a doctoral degree at 30 years of employment