Sponsored Grants Program Accountant

Company: Des Moines Public Schoools
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Sponsored Grants Program Accountant.
This position requires oversight of all financial activities for Title funding sources. Review all financial transactions to ensure they meet federal funding requirements. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the business and finance department.
Essential Functions:

• Review all financial transactions to ensure they meet Title funding and
  
• Prepare applicable Federal financial reports such applications with in Consolidated Accountability and Support Application(CASA).
  
• Assess and monitor program budgets and promote increased or decreased spending depending on deadlines and available budgets. Including performing reconciliations and analysis.
  
• Establish account number for Title funding to meet reporting and budgeting requirements.
  
• Prepare Monthly claim & transaction report within CASA for submission to State for reimbursement
  
• Prepare accurate & timely interim and final financial reports as required.
  
• Liaison with Non Public School principals and Dioceses of Schools Superintendent
  
• Liaison with Title principals, Federal Program Coordinator and Director of Assessment, Data and Evaluation regarding budget issues and concerns about allowable and appropriate costs.
  
• Develop Title budgets for Title schools and work with Human Resources with staffing questions.
  
• Assist with implementation of grant monitoring and research system and grant related Financial Resource Planning improvements for Title Programs.
  
• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from other district employees.
  
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts.
  
  Additional Essential Functions
  
  
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
  
• Maintain confidentiality.
  
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
  
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
  
  Hiring Specifications:
  Required:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Microsoft Office products and computerized financial accounting system.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Fund Accounting and closing out grant program fiscal year.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with general ledger and financial reporting.
  
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
  
  Desired:
  
  
• Fund and/or Grant Accounting Experience.
  
• CPA Certificate
  
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