Job Description:

Job Category
CLASS EXEMPT

Required Degree
4-Year Degree

Minimum Experience
2 Years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting and   2-3 years’ work experience.

Qualifications: One to three years of related experience with Federal, State and Local Grants with grant accounting. Preferred experience with Federal Entitlement A demonstration of increasing responsibility and experience with grant accounting or auditing.

Job Goal: The role of Accountant will support Grant Management Coordinators and district administration for Grand Forks Public Schools (GFPS). This position is responsible for accuracy relating to grant budgeting, tracking, and reporting. This position collaboratively with the district and school ensure accurate accounting and compliance when using federal, state, and local funds.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
·  Support the grant budgeting process by providing compensation and benefit forecasting to Grant Management Coordinators and district leadership.
·     Assist in annual audits by responding to auditor inquiries and preparing necessary documentation
·  Monitor year-to-date spending against grant budgets and advise Grant Management Coordinators to ensure fiscal compliance.
·    Process and post deposits for District, SBA, and Child Nutrition programs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
·    Manage cash and treasury functions, including reconciliation of bank, Square, and My School Bucks accounts.
·    Prepare journal entries as needed (e.g., trip tickets, entry fees, adjustments).
·   Issue monthly invoices to schools, PTOs, and external vendors.
·    Generate monthly financial reports for Grant Management Coordinators, school administrators, and stakeholders.
·    Lead reporting responsibilities to state and federal agencies.
·    Stay current on grant regulations, laws, and procedural changes, and incorporate them into district practices.
·    Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues, public agencies, and stakeholders.
·    Serve as the district’s liaison for grant-related inquiries and initiatives.
·   Act as a purchase order backup within the Business Office.
·   Maintain expertise in ERP systems and multi-interface financial software platforms.
·    Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.  

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months, full time Monday through Friday with occasional evening hours.

Evaluation: Annual written evaluation by the Accounting Supervisor.

Base Pay
$66768.00 - $82804.80 / Year