Grants & Restricted Funds Accountant

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

River Parishes Community College in Louisiana seeks a Restricted Funds Accountant to prepare accounting reports, maintain relationships with staff and outside agencies, analyze and interpret fiscal records, and produce comprehensive accounting and auditing reports. The incumbent also learns new skills to improve performance and efficiency, with knowledge of grant and fund accounting.

The role reports to the Director of Accounting and involves grant administration, budgeting support, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting/financial systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform grant administration by establishing grant records and reporting procedures and timetables.
• Open and close restricted accounts for fiscal years.
• Collaborate with program and project managers to establish budgeting and procedural matters, including preparing reimbursement packages.
• Prepare and file reports required of the grant, gathering and analyzing supporting documents.
• Monitor grant expiration dates and ensure timely submission of reimbursement expenses.
• Review expenses to ensure compliance with grant terms and adequate supporting documents.
• Approve expenses for accounting accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and ensure program relevance.
• Prepare ledger entries to maintain grant activity accounts and generate cost analyses and statistical reports.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle Travel CBA accounts (Air, Hotel, Car, Registration).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

River Parishes Community College in Louisiana seeks a Restricted Funds Accountant to prepare accounting reports, maintain relationships with staff and outside agencies, analyze and interpret fiscal records, and produce comprehensive accounting and auditing reports. The incumbent also learns new skills to improve performance and efficiency, with knowledge of grant and fund accounting.

The role reports to the Director of Accounting and involves grant administration, budgeting support, and ensuring