Description

The Grant Accountant is responsible for supporting the school district’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, and cash management. The role emphasizes Fund 27 and grant compliance, assists with the development and monitoring of annual budgets, prepares and analyzes financial reports, ensures regulatory compliance, and facilitates both internal and external audits. The position also oversees the timely receipt of state and federal funds, banking relationships, assist with cash-flow while maintaining a segregation of duties, and, providing essential financial guidance to administrators and stakeholders. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job at the time of hire.  An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.  Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field.
Three or more years of audit or accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Highly desired education, training, and/or experience that may be helpful in performing the job, if applicable.
Five or more years of school district audit experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.