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QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting. Minimum of one (1) year accounting work experience; knowledge of accounting principles and practices particularly in the area of grants and contracts; ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial documents; ability to understand contractual provisions related to grants and contracts and monitor transactions for compliance with these provisions; ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply TTU policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; and excellent computer skills.
Preferred:Governmental accounting knowledge and work experience; ability to use Word and Excel software packages, and knowledge of Banner software systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Primarily responsible for monitoring and reporting of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)/Stimulus funding. Also responsible for all levels of grant activity including: activating, monitoring, and budgeting federal, state, and private grant and restricted accounts; monitoring Time and Effort reports on ARRA funded projects to ensure compliance; administer unrestricted funds for any required matching costs on grants and contracts; advising and assisting project directors and their support staff, including identifying potential risks and responding accordingly; invoicing grantors; submitting monthly request for reimbursement of State ARRA funds thru Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); electronic submission of data as required on contractual agreements; reconciling monthly accounting reports; preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and year-end financial statements; preparation of various federal, state, and other agency surveys; effectively interpret federal and state guidelines, particularly 1512 reporting of ARRA funds and other Stimulus fund guidelines; serve as budget analyst for other University units; and in the absence of the Grant Accounting Manager, assume additional duties as needed to ensure the smooth running of the office.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits
include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave
day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include
medical and life insurance (shared cost with the University), retirement,
optional 401k, and educational benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of introduction, a TTU
Administrative application (PDF),
copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire),
resume, and three (3) letters of professional reference including contact information to:
Diane Cushman, Manager of Grant Accounting, Tennessee Tech University, TTU Box 5037, Cookeville,TN 38505.
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