The Grants Accounting Analyst Develops, administers and maintains accounting records for managing federal and state grants, and other external funding acquired by the LCTCS. Will also: complete financial reports, analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records in order to prepare comprehensive and concise accounting, statistical and narrative reports.

College: LCTCS

Department: Operations

Sub department: Finance and Payroll

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
* Responsible for the proper accounting and reporting of all grant programs for LCTCS. This includes the ability to understand contractual agreements and reporting requirements.
* Works closely with project managers to establish budgeting and financial procedures.
* Examines financial reports and requests to ensure that all requests for reimbursement are within budgetary limits.
* Assist in developing grant allocations as assigned.
* Prepares requests for reimbursements to external funding sources as required.
* Prepares and processes invoices for reimbursement to sub recipients in Banner and LCTCS' Electronic Grants System (eGrants).
* Monitors grant related expenditures in accordance with federal and state guidelines to ensure compliance and that there are sufficient grant funds for the expenditure.
* Compiles necessary information to prepare periodic grant billings for external agencies.
*Assists in preparing and filing all financial reports required of a grant, which includes monthly budget reports, periodic financial reports for Federal, State and Private Agencies.
* Analyzes reimbursement requests.
* Maintains and monitors employee time and effort certifications as required of a grant.
* Communicates with public accountants and state, federal, and independent auditors for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve fiscal issues, accounting procedures and regulations.
* Maintains confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work and uses sound judgement in making decisions.
* Appropriately codes travel and other grant funded transactions.
* Reviews ledgers and provides information and coding corrections to accounting for entry into the financial system.
* Assists with the preparation and delivery of grant-related trainings.
* Performs desk audits to ensure fiscal compliance of Federal, State and Private grants.
* Reviews Grant Applications to ensure programmatic and financial compliance.
* Provides technical assistance to LCTCS grant sub-recipients.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: BA/BS degree in accounting, business administration, economics or related field required.

Required Experience: 
Minimum of 3-5 years of applicable experience required.
Must have a working knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures related to the administration of grant funds and grant financial internal control systems.
Experience with a major automated financial system is required.

Preferred Experience: 
Experience with performing audits of Federal programs is preferred.
Governmental grants accounting/auditing and higher education is desired, preferable in the state of Louisiana.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled. 

Application Instructions: Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional/work-related references. *If selected, applicant will be asked to provide a certified copy of transcript prior to final offer.

In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTCS participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. LCTCS is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. LCTCS is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information about the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, visit www.lctcs.edu. LCTCS is in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development FastStart.