TheSeniorAccountantisresponsiblefor various entitlement grants and/or other large sources of Federal grant funding to the school system, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), bi-monthly Grants Roll forward Workbook, and the annual A-133 Audit.  The Senior Accountant works closely with the Grants Management Supervisors, Accounting Controller and the Manager in charge of the Single (A-133) Audit.   

Performs complex booking, analysis, monitoring and reconciliation of grant receivables, payables, encumbrances and expenditures;

Applies principles and methods in accordance with established accounting regulations and procedures to ensure contract/grant compliance; 

Communicates with grant program managers and other stakeholders;

Provides internal and external reports for the Grants Financial Management Office and grant program managers;

Prepares audit schedules and expenditure reports for restricted grants related to the Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA) required by OMB’s Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.501-.512 (Audits), the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and the Maryland Department of Education Annual Financial Report (AFR); 

Works with external auditors on local/state/federal audits and serves as primary contact for the Single Audit;

Interacts closely with general fund accountants to develop appropriate responses to audit findings and resolve compliance findings in audits related to restricted grants; 

Maintains close working relationship with cross-sectional grant teams in budget and grants development; provides internal technical assistance to grant accountants, technicians, and analysts serving as lead accountant on special grant assigned projects; and

Perform related work as required.

 

Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and general administrative and cost principles relating to federal, state and local grants and applying them to a variety of accounting transactions and problems (i.e. reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and prepare year-end schedules);

Excellent team player, poised and mature, with the ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities and projects and be part of a cross-sectional team; 

Advanced PC skills, especially with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word);

Experience with Oracle financials is preferred; and

Effective oral and written communication skills. 

 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred; at least four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, preferably working in a CPA firm auditing nonprofits in a governmental agency, or ideally in a school system in grant accounting.

 

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No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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