Grants & Financial Reporting Accountant

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in North Carolina seeks a professional accountant to assist with developing, monitoring, and managing operating, project, and grant budgets, and to provide timely financial reporting.

Required knowledge includes Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), GAAP, budgeting and auditing practices, and familiarity with governmental accounting; a CPA is preferred. This role collaborates with leadership and staff to ensure audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Principles and practices of budgeting and financial auditing
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer equipment
• Governmental accounting principles and practices
• Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques
• Laws regulating public finance and fiscal operations
• Automated accounting and financial management systems
• College policies and procedures
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, monitoring, and management of operating, project, and grant budgets.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepare reports and reimbursement requests for all grants.
• Ensure accurate accounting, reconciliations, and audit-ready records.
• Prepare and distribute monthly budget reports for grants and special projects.
• Ensure financial compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and sponsor requirements.
• Support proposal budgeting, reporting, and audit activities.
• Collaborate with leadership, faculty, industry partners, and customers.
• Work closely with administrative assistants to complete financial and operational tasks.
• Participate in professional development activities and required employee training.

Skills

Uniform Guidance

GAAP principles

Budgeting & auditing

Financial reporting

Public finance laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in North Carolina seeks a professional accountant to assist with developing, monitoring, and managing operating, project, and grant budgets, and to provide timely financial reporting.

Required knowledge includes Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), GAAP, budgeting and auditing practices, and familiarity with governmental accounting; a CPA is preferred. This role collaborates with leadership and staff to ensure audit-ready records.