Grant-Focused Accountant - Budgets & Reporting

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College is seeking an Accountant to handle accounting systems, financial reporting, and grant-related duties. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or CPA) and at least three years of accounting experience, with preferred grant experience.

Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software is essential. The position is full-time with standard business hours and a 7.5-hour workday, based in Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CPA; or Business degree with accounting credits; three years accounting experience.
• Grant accounting or grant auditing experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and prepare financial reports and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accounting systems for all College funds.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and review purchases and disbursements.
• Close monthly and year-end procedures and assist with audits.
• Prepare financial reports for Board of Trustees meetings and management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Grant accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Business with accounting credits

Tools

Excel

Word Processing software

Job description

Reading Area Community College is seeking an Accountant to handle accounting systems, financial reporting, and grant-related duties. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or CPA) and at least three years of accounting experience, with preferred grant experience.

Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software is essential. The position is full-time with standard business hours and a 7.5-hour workday, based in Philadelphia.