Grants Clerk

Company: Steel City Academy
Location: Gary
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Position SummaryThe Grants Clerk is established for the purpose of ensuring that Steel City Academy receives all earned state and federal funds by following all required accounting processing and regulations. This position is also responsible for recording all revenue in accounting systems and leading all accounts receivable procedures.Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Accounts ReceivableVerifies funds from the front office to prepare for deposit according to the depositing schedule.Coordinates and processes deposits, and tracks and reports on deposits for the purpose of accurate processing of depositsRecords revenue in Lows & QuickBooks on a bi-weekly basisEstablishes and maintains petty cash funds for the purpose of accurate management of school funds.Reconciles the weekly PayPal and CashApp receipts and transfers money to the bankGrant Execution and ManagementPrepares monthly reimbursements for State and Federal Grants with appropriate documentationPrepares quarterly and annual expenditure reportsPrepares journal entries to adjust grant accountsCompletes required grant reports for state and federal fundsProvide necessary documentation for state and federal grant reimbursementsOtherSupport team in preparation for the auditAssist the Finance team with budget managementPerforms various accounting, administrative and other related duties as assigned and required by the roleQualifications: Values and MindsetsPurpose: We're driven to play our unique role in improving the city we love.Team: We embrace one anothers' distinct strengths, growing and winning together.Grit: Our best often emerges in the face of adversity, obstacles, and doubt.Accountability: We own our actions, and hold one another accountable to meeting our potential.Joy: Our contagious enthusiasm reflects our love of learning and each other.Gratitude: We appreciate any and every effort to help us push our limits and realize our dreams.Qualifications: SkillsStrong interpersonal skills and an appetite to coach and be coached.Motivated and responsible for personal, team and organizational development.Ability to manage several tasks and projects at once.Exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Ability to plan and manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively and also ability to manage up to effectively ensure key milestones are being met.Strong numeracy and analytical skills.Good judgment and sense of personal responsibility; exceptional maturity, professionalism, and ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and/or a propensity to learn new systems quickly.Qualifications: Education and Prior ExperienceBachelor's degree in accounting or any other business related field2+ years of work experience in school finance and accounting, non-profit development, or public sector finance.Work DemandsWorking outside of typical school hours to ensure school mission, vision and expectations are metAttend school and community events and functionsPasses a criminal background check, as required by law

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