Grants & Title IV Accountant I – Higher Ed

University-of-Saint-Mar; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Remission

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS seeks a seasoned Business Office staff member to manage the financial aspects of federal grants and Title IV funds. You will track expenditures, prepare reports, monitor budgets, and maintain accurate financial records related to these funding sources.

This full-time role supports grant administration, cash flow, bank transfers, and month-end close, with emphasis on compliance, internal controls, and timely financial reporting to program managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant accounting preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting functions to include account reconciliations, creating, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
• Grant Administration: Review expense activity to ensure federal compliance; request funds from grant agency; and report financials to the grant agency.
• Financial Aid Title IV Administration; request funds from G5(Department of Education), complete necessary bank transfers, complete journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
• Providing timely financial reports to program managers on grant and Title IV fund usage.
• Staying updated on all federal regulations and guidelines related to grant and Title IV funding.
• Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, including submission of timely and accurate financial reports to funding agencies.
• Ensure internal controls are followed to mitigate risks and safeguard grant funds
• Forecast and monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available.
• Assist in check log, remote deposits, and bank deposits.
• Daily reconciliation of cash, credit card and ACH receipts including journal entries
• Month-end close duties as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Other ad hoc reports and projects as requested.
• Supports various business office functions during peak periods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Higher education experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS seeks a seasoned Business Office staff member to manage the financial aspects of federal grants and Title IV funds. You will track expenditures, prepare reports, monitor budgets, and maintain accurate financial records related to these funding sources.

This full-time role supports grant administration, cash flow, bank transfers, and month-end close, with emphasis on compliance, internal controls, and timely financial reporting to program managers.