Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Grants and Contracts Accounting Director directs manages and leads the post-award fiscal administration of all grant awards for the College by ensuring compliance with Institutions financial policies procedures applicable federal regulations and donor stipulations including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and State of Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards.
This position directs the daily operation of Grants Accounting and provides guidance to management on proposals billing reporting administration and provides input to integrate state and federal principles and practices into college policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in developing strategic initiatives relative to grants and contracts providing direction to college leadership on contract and grants negotiations proposals billings budgets accounting and reporting.
Develop implement and maintain procedures and processes for the accounting grants and contracts department.
Responsible for the computation preparation submission and securing of HCCs Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Rates as defined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 2 Part 200.
420 which is the mechanism used to reimburse the College for infrastructure support costs associated with grants and contracts.
Lead all audits and program reviews relating to grants by various federal and state entities and funding agencies.
Responsible for preparing annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards for audit as required by the U.
S.
Office of Management and Budgets OMB Compliance Supplement and The State of Texas Single Audit Circular.
Stay abreast of regulatory guidelines and laws.
Interpret federal state and local grants ensuring institutional compliance.
Responsible for preparation of the annual Restricted Fund budget for presentation to the Board of Trustees.
Also responsible for the design and observance of proper department office procedures that monitor and enhance internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient assets are safe-guarded and financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws and regulations Oversee the post-award fiscal administration of all grants and contracts awarded to the College.
Directs the accounting activities of accountants and staff within the Grants Accounting Department.
Determine appropriateness of financial restricted fund transactions and their compliance with Uniform Guidance state regulations agency rules and College policies and procedures.
Review allowable costs including but not limited to approval of purchase requisitions invoice payments travel requests P-Card transactions payroll distributions stipends and tuition benefits.
Monitor sub-recipient compliance and risk assessments; federal state and other required reporting for grant programs; and invoicing effort reporting cost sharing cost transfers financial reporting and closeouts for individual grant projects.
Work closely with grant managers faculty administrators and departments to ensure grant funds are properly set up and maintained and funds are used appropriately.
Ensure that individuals are aware of and comply with donor restrictions processes and policies involving funds under their management.
Approve all grant related budgets journal entries requisitions budget adjustments cost transfers cost sharing G-Code requests adjustments to accounts receivable travel requests and Concur transactions.
Approve grant and contract invoicing.
Monitor receivables and amounts due from agencies.
Approve direct cash draws from G5 ASAP NSF Research.
gov TWC CEDAR and THECB portal.
Interact with governmental agencies (e.
g.
federal state) and work collegially and respectfully with faculty staff and funding agencies.
Apply understanding of federal and state rules regulations policies and procedures.
Interpret policies and funding agency regulations for others.
Manage multiple types of award mechanisms including grants sub-awards and cooperative agreements.
Stay abreast of new and/or revised regulations and communicate college-wide notifications of new and revised regulations.
Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of reports to federal and state agencies and provide monthly restricted fund status reports to HCC management.
Participate in the month-end and year-end closing of the general ledger.
Prepare Single Audit Schedule of Expenditures and accompanying notes for federal and state grants.
Work directly with auditors and provide documentation support and responses for the Single Audit.
Ensures compliance with regulatory audits/inspections and/or internal reviews.
Develop and recommend corrective action plans to address deficiencies identified.
May serve as liaison to audit team(s) during on-site visits.
Develop and maintain policies procedures and business processes for establishing internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and/or systems that support grant accounting.
Develop HCC indirect cost recovery (F&A) proposal.
Negotiate IDC rate with DHHS and seek agency and HCC Chancellor approval.
Prepare the annual restricted budget and budget variance analysis for submission and approval by Board of Trustees (BOT).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
The Grants and Contracts Accounting Director directs manages and leads the post-award fiscal administration of all grant awards for the College by ensuring compliance with Institutions financial policies procedures applicable federal regulations and donor stipulations including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and State of Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards.
This position directs the daily operation of Grants Accounting and provides guidance to management on proposals billing reporting administration and provides input to integrate state and federal principles and practices into college policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in developing strategic initiatives relative to grants and contracts providing direction to college leadership on contract and grants negotiations proposals billings budgets accounting and reporting.
Develop implement and maintain procedures and processes for the accounting grants and contracts department.
Responsible for the computation preparation submission and securing of HCCs Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Rates as defined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 2 Part 200.
420 which is the mechanism used to reimburse the College for infrastructure support costs associated with grants and contracts.
Lead all audits and program reviews relating to grants by various federal and state entities and funding agencies.
Responsible for preparing annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards for audit as required by the U.
S.
Office of Management and Budgets OMB Compliance Supplement and The State of Texas Single Audit Circular.
Stay abreast of regulatory guidelines and laws.
Interpret federal state and local grants ensuring institutional compliance.
Responsible for preparation of the annual Restricted Fund budget for presentation to the Board of Trustees.
Also responsible for the design and observance of proper department office procedures that monitor and enhance internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient assets are safe-guarded and financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws and regulations Oversee the post-award fiscal administration of all grants and contracts awarded to the College.
Directs the accounting activities of accountants and staff within the Grants Accounting Department.
Determine appropriateness of financial restricted fund transactions and their compliance with Uniform Guidance state regulations agency rules and College policies and procedures.
Review allowable costs including but not limited to approval of purchase requisitions invoice payments travel requests P-Card transactions payroll distributions stipends and tuition benefits.
Monitor sub-recipient compliance and risk assessments; federal state and other required reporting for grant programs; and invoicing effort reporting cost sharing cost transfers financial reporting and closeouts for individual grant projects.
Work closely with grant managers faculty administrators and departments to ensure grant funds are properly set up and maintained and funds are used appropriately.
Ensure that individuals are aware of and comply with donor restrictions processes and policies involving funds under their management.
Approve all grant related budgets journal entries requisitions budget adjustments cost transfers cost sharing G-Code requests adjustments to accounts receivable travel requests and Concur transactions.
Approve grant and contract invoicing.
Monitor receivables and amounts due from agencies.
Approve direct cash draws from G5 ASAP NSF Research.
gov TWC CEDAR and THECB portal.
Interact with governmental agencies (e.
g.
federal state) and work collegially and respectfully with faculty staff and funding agencies.
Apply understanding of federal and state rules regulations policies and procedures.
Interpret policies and funding agency regulations for others.
Manage multiple types of award mechanisms including grants sub-awards and cooperative agreements.
Stay abreast of new and/or revised regulations and communicate college-wide notifications of new and revised regulations.
Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of reports to federal and state agencies and provide monthly restricted fund status reports to HCC management.
Participate in the month-end and year-end closing of the general ledger.
Prepare Single Audit Schedule of Expenditures and accompanying notes for federal and state grants.
Work directly with auditors and provide documentation support and responses for the Single Audit.
Ensures compliance with regulatory audits/inspections and/or internal reviews.
Develop and recommend corrective action plans to address deficiencies identified.
May serve as liaison to audit team(s) during on-site visits.
Develop and maintain policies procedures and business processes for establishing internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and/or systems that support grant accounting.
Develop HCC indirect cost recovery (F&A) proposal.
Negotiate IDC rate with DHHS and seek agency and HCC Chancellor approval.
Prepare the annual restricted budget and budget variance analysis for submission and approval by Board of Trustees (BOT).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting required
- Masters degree in business administration or Accountancy preferred
- 6 years of accounting and finance experience; including 2 years of grants accounting and supervisory experience required
- Higher education experience preferred
- Valid Texas Driver License
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited open-admission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited open-admission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Sandra B. Jacobson J.D. . SHRM-SCP Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
- Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
- PO Box 667517
- Houston TX 77266
- 713.718.8271 or
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
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