Grant Accounting Specialist (Accountant II)

• Staff
• Full-time
• KCTCS System Office

Salary Range : $41,000.00 - $52,000.00

Work Location : Hybrid

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

College : KCTCS System Office

Campus Location : KCTCS System Office

Department : Treasury

Total Rewards

KCTCS System Office offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including :

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition discounts and waivers
• Retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation / Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Grant Accounting Specialist (Accountant II) role is a key component of the Sponsored Projects Accounting team. Not only are their day-to-day and recurring duties key to the financial stability of KCTCS, our colleges, and programs, but this position also serves as a key knowledge source for our colleges. This position is a key player in the department's day-to-day operations but also holds several audit functions as well.

KCTCS offers a hybrid work schedule with a requirement to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per work week. Hybrid work schedules are subject to periodic review and may be modified or terminated at any time.

This is a defined-term contract position renewable each fiscal year and located in Versailles, KY.

Job Duties :

1. Prepares, submits and distributes reports to KCTCS contract sponsors, grant makers, oversight groups, and other key stakeholders.
2. Handles day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for all grants and contracts (Peoplesoft, journal entry, transaction recording, etc.).
3. Provides communication (written and oral) to KCTCS personnel and sponsors regarding grant & contract specifics and stipulations.
4. Performs all quality assurance reviews of grant/contract revenue and expenditures on a daily basis.
5. Assists with all audits and reviews.
6. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sponsored Projects.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and two years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and three years of relevant experience or equivalent.