Senior Accountant, Grants

Salary: $60,906.00 - $100,669.00 Annually Location : Dundalk, MD Job Type: Full-Time Staff Job Number: Division: Administrative Services Department: Accounting Department Opening Date: 04/23/2024 Class Description The purpose of this class is to oversee all aspects of the accountingadministration for the Community College of Baltimore County,federal, state and local grants as well as assisting with general operations accounting. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree required; CPA or Master's degree preferred. A minimum of four (4) years of current professional accounting experienceis required. Knowledge of accounting standards and principles as they relate to all areas assigned. Experience in grant compliance and automated accounting system experience. Class Specific Essential Duties Providing timelyand accurate financial information and advice to management and staff. Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and special program reporting requirements for grant activities. Audit and approve documents for accuracy and adherence to College policy and federal, state and local guidelines. Provide institutional oversight b monitoring all grant activity (i.e., reviewing expenditures and cost transfers for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness), and appropriate recording of expenses to sponsor projects and the general ledger in order to ensure compliance with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAA) and sponsor reporting requirements. Prepare budget forecasts and revenue and expense trend analyses. Prepare, analyze and provide reports for management, external auditors and government agencies. Serve as expert on Uniform Guidance and other regulatory rules and apply expert knowledge and interpretation of regulatory provisions to all facets of post-award grant administration, ensuring compliance. Perform processes to generate time and effort certifications consistent with OMB Uniform Guidance for faculty and others devoting effort to sponsored awards. Develop and maintain policies, procedures and business processes to ensure compliance with federal, state and other regulatory bodies governing financial grant compliance. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. Position Specific Essential Duties Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and special program reporting requirements for grant activities. Compile and analyze data as well as prepare responses to questions from external auditors and grantors. Prepare audit worksheets, schedules, reports and supporting documentation to be used during grant audits by federal, state or other related agencies. Meet with external granting agency representatives to discuss reporting requirements, budget modification requests and to ensure that CCBC is compliant on all agency fiscal matters. Review, analyze, and determine causes of any inaccuracies in financial records and prepare correcting entries. Monitor and analyze all financial activity, including cash receipts and disbursements and ensure that these transactions are appropriately interfaced with the College's systems. Analyze and interpret new federal and state regulations to assure compliance with current requirements. Develop, analyze and recommend enhancements to and methodologies for financial reporting and control systems. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance BENEFIT SUMMARY Health and Medical CIGNA Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN) Kaiser Prescription Drug Benefits: For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium Mental Health Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan. Dental Benefits CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred Vision Benefits NVA Flexible Spending Accounts Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600 Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000 Financial Term Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10) Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid. Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty. Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid. Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Long-Term Disability Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium. Retirement Plans Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory) Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory) Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory) Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities - 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions. Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. Legal Services Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services. Credit Union First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees. Direct Deposit It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location. Work and Family Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues. Paid Leave Benefits Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays. Tuition Assistance Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee's eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees. Academic Cash Award Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree. McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship Program CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more » McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners. Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years. The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators. Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees! Mandated Federal Benefits Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security. For Your Convenience ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses Check cashing with appropriate ID Free Parking Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

Created: 2024-11-05