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Senior Accountant Grants

2 months ago

Ephrata, United States Grant PUD Full time
Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Salary: $81,723.20 to $131,580.80

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD - Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant over grants and external funding performs professional accounting work of a complex nature and requires a thorough understanding of state and federal grant requirements and Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations and CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Grants. Responsibilities include establishing internal controls, processes, and policies ensuring grant compliance, providing oversight and analysis for grant expenditures, and applying technical accounting and financial reporting guidance to ensure compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Position requires critical thinking with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal direction and oversight.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring expenditures funded from external sources and grants are properly reported in the following areas:
    • Financial Statement Preparation
    • Fund Accounting
    • Plant Accounting
    • General Ledger Maintenance
    • Payables Processing
    • Receivables Processing
    • Payroll Processing
    • Financial accounting interfaces
    • Financial Reporting Functions
  • In addition, the Senior Accountant is required to become familiar with the functions in the areas of:
    • Work Order Ledger Maintenance
    • Stores Accounting
    • Treasury/Cash/Investment Accounting
    • Debt Transactions and Reporting
  • Manage financial accounting and reporting (system set up, accumulation of costs, seeking reimbursement) for District grants and awards. Within the District's ERP and Financial Reporting tools. Account, analyze, and reconcile grants and other restricted program funds accurately and timely and in compliance with governmental accounting requirements.
  • Monitor use of grant monies with project manager and external funding manager to ensure adherence the terms and conditions of the grant and compliance with state and federal rules, noting special billing requirements, special budget/expenditure tracking and ensuring contracts comply with standard accounting procedures.
  • Ensure indirect allocations of costs comply with grant requirements and are approved by the awarding agency. Ensure loaded labor costs are properly allocated to the project and grant.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to external funding.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
  • Collaborate with Finance, External Funding Project Team, and other team members to foster efficient, effective, and accurate financial information related to Federal award compliance.
  • Design and implement new processes, procedures, policies, software applications, or services that ensure a compliant External Funding program.
  • Revise existing accounting procedures, policies, and manuals to incorporate external funding as needed; develop new forms and evaluate existing forms for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Build internal control structure focused on appropriateness and operational effectiveness which would enable identification of systematic weakness.
  • Partner with Procurement to verify required compliance documentation is contained within Procurement files.
  • Collaborate with External Funding Project Team to provide training and support to various departments as it relates to financial grant accounting and reporting. Provide consultation and technical assistance in reviewing grant agreements and various required reports.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for accounting related to receipt of Federal awards as governed by Single Audits in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
  • Lead single audit activities. Oversee, compile supporting documentation, and coordinate with various Grant PUD business units and external auditors.
  • Train, advise, and assist applicable departments with grant compliance requirements related to Accounting and Treasury functions.
  • Reconcile and close out external funding contracts, including verification of final expenditures and final reporting.
  • Participate in special projects as assigned and perform duties as delegated by Management.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
  • Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
    • Following all safety policies and procedures,
    • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions,
    • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
    • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance
  • Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
Education and Experience

Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance.
  • 4 years' experience in accounting, preferably the utility industry
Preferred
  • CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification
  • 3 years' experience in grant accounting
  • 3 years' experience in public accounting, state auditing, or internal audit
License and Certification

Required
  • A valid State driver's license is required. Occasional travel to other Grant PUD locations required.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge: Required technical knowledge includes GAAP pronouncements and requirements, including GASB, BARS and FERC. Knowledge of computer systems and software including spreadsheets, database programming, word processing, and presentation graphics. The knowledge and ability to apply accounting theory and professional judgment is essential. Understanding of the Accounting requirements within 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
  • Skills: Requires strong problem solving and team facilitiation skills. Demonstrate effective and accurate communication, including written, verbal, and presenting. The ability to present control and risk matters in an understandable way across various levels within Grant PUD. Effective trainer in small and large group settings. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement.
  • Abilities: Demonstrated team skills including ability to motivate, provide constructive feedback, organize, and delegate. Effective general people and leadership skills to coach in a team environment. Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions and evaluating people, and ability to handle multiple tasks. Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment and flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities. Ability to safeguard confidential information. Ability to develop software systems and controls.
Physical Requirements
  • Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
  • Per Grant County PUD policy all employees are required to work at their designated headquarters at least two days per week.
  • Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours10 hours12 hours

For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.