Grant & Financial Operations Accountant

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for you and dependents

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

403(b) retirement match

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) in Kalispell, MT seeks an Accountant to oversee daily financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and cashiering, with grant accounting oversight.

You will monitor expenditures, prepare reports for federal/state/private grants, and ensure GAAP compliance. A bachelor’s in accounting with related experience is required; CPA preferred. This is a full-time, exempt position with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with two years of directly related work experience, OR
• Associate degree in related field with four years of directly related work experience; OR
• An equitable combination of six years of higher education courses AND/OR directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations and grant accounting to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist with grant budgets, reconcile expenditures, request cash funds, and prepare reports for state and federal agencies.
• Maintain records and prepare reports for all federal, state and private grants.
• Support year-end closing, accruals, and audit-related reporting.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate degree with related experience

Six years of higher education courses + related experience

Job description

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) in Kalispell, MT seeks an Accountant to oversee daily financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and cashiering, with grant accounting oversight.

You will monitor expenditures, prepare reports for federal/state/private grants, and ensure GAAP compliance. A bachelor’s in accounting with related experience is required; CPA preferred. This is a full-time, exempt position with strong benefits.