Job Description

The Grant Accountant applies accounting principles and practices to a range of accounting, budgeting, and/or other fiscal functions for grants and other restricted sources of funds, as well as provides assistance in some College-level accounting. They perform regulatory compliance duties in accordance with current federal and state grants and other guidelines, and work under the supervision of the Associate Controller.

Education & Experience Requirements
Education required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Experience: One year of accounting experience
Experience preferred: Certified Public Accountant license, accounting or auditing experience specific to grants

Essential Functions & Position Duties

• Prepare grant expenditure reports and other financial grant reporting
• Assist with the development of grant budgets and modifications, and review for compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Communicate with outside grant agencies and internal grant stakeholders
• Track revenue and expenses for grants and other restricted funds
• Maintain the Restricted Purposes Fund budgets within the ERP, including budgets for all grants and restricted funds
• Monitor and analyze grant spending compared to approved budgets and work with grant contacts to ensure timely and compliant spending of grant funds
• Prepare journal entries and assist in the monthly and year-end closeout of College accounting records
• Prepare audit workpapers for the external auditors as assigned
• Participate in the day-to-day Business Office operations and support accounting functions
• Prepare reconciliations for general ledger accounts and bank statements
• Participates in budget planning meetings with the Associate Controller for grants and the overall College budget
• Assist with 1099 preparation
• Serve on College committees as assigned

Non-essential functions of the position

Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Paid Holidays
• JALC Tuition Waiver

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Professional

Hours: 8:00 – 4:30, Monday-Friday

Salary: $40,000 – $45,000

Complete a John A. Logan College Professional Application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.

If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-985-2828 x 8912 or at humanresources@jalc.edu.

JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.