Grants Accountant: Federal Drawdowns & Audit Lead

Denmark Technical College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Denmark Technical College is seeking a Grants Accountant to manage grant accounting and reporting under the supervision of the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs. The role includes leading the single audit and preparing federal drawdown requests to ensure timely reimbursement.

Responsibilities include preparing invoices and drawdowns, compiling federal reports, collecting audit evidence, and ensuring expenditures align with grant terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field plus professional experience in accounting/auditing/finance.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares periodic invoices, vouchers, and drawdowns from agency payment systems to secure public funds. Balances activity to the general ledger to ensure zero discrepancies.
• Compiles financial status reports (e.g., Federal Financial Reports) and runs monthly variance evaluations with program managers.
• Gathers receipts, payroll records, and contracts for external/state/federal auditors; finalizes distributions and reconciles balances.
• Reviews grant contracts for cost eligibility and sets up tracking codes within the general ledger, ensuring compliance with federal rules.
• Provides support on grants, including budget amendments and review of grant reports; assists with single and financial audits.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Job description

Denmark Technical College is seeking a Grants Accountant to manage grant accounting and reporting under the supervision of the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs. The role includes leading the single audit and preparing federal drawdown requests to ensure timely reimbursement.

Responsibilities include preparing invoices and drawdowns, compiling federal reports, collecting audit evidence, and ensuring expenditures align with grant terms.