Grants & Financial Reporting Accountant

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ridgewater College is seeking an experienced Finance Accountant to lead grant accounting, financial reporting, and banking/disbursement activities. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, accuracy in budgeting, and a proven ability to reconcile complex accounts.

The position includes managing grants, leases, and revenue contracts, with a focus on timely reporting and close collaboration with the Vice President of Finance and Operations. A Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of work-related experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months, and an Associate's degree may substitute for 6 months.
• Skilled in accounts receivable and computerized billing systems, with the ability to accurately enter, access, and correct financial data.
• Experienced in accounting systems, capable of querying and compiling records, preparing reports, and supporting spending plans, financial status updates, and budget requests.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining precise, complete financial records.
• Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, reconciling, and preparing financial information; adept at identifying discrepancies and recommending effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Financial management of grants (federal, state, private), projects, and agreements. Maintain chart of accounts to reflect accurately the cost of grant/project operations and monitor financial data throughout the period.
• Prepare invoicing per grant/interagency agreements and reconcile special allocations with SWIFT.
• Provide budgeting summaries and monthly/ad-hoc reports; audit budget reports and initiate corrections as needed.
• Ensure lease agreements, PSEO contracts, and college revenue activities are accurate and completed by deadlines; monitor cash flow and year-end closings of appropriations.
• Process data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and perform journal entries or adjustments as required.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing systems

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree substitute for 12 months

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

ISRS

MnSCU Accounting

Workday

Microsoft Office

State of Minnesota eServices

Perceptive Content

Job description

Ridgewater College is seeking an experienced Finance Accountant to lead grant accounting, financial reporting, and banking/disbursement activities. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, accuracy in budgeting, and a proven ability to reconcile complex accounts.

The position includes managing grants, leases, and revenue contracts, with a focus on timely reporting and close collaboration with the Vice President of Finance and Operations. A Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience is preferred.