Description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Accountant III, Grants performs and supports the post-award Financial, Accounting and Budget requirements and activities to comply with Uniform Guidance, government and LSC rules and regulations. Performs comprehensive detailed analyses and monitoring of grant expenditures for "allowability" and recovery to LSC from grantor agencies. Manages cash flow to LSC for recovery of grant expenditures through cash draws and timely submission of reports to grantor agencies. Serves as a financial point of contact for grant program teams and others associated with grant awards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Apply comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local grantor agency and regulatory compliance requirements, and LSC policies to provide regular subject matter expertise to LSC grant program teams
2. Host financial meetings through the grant award life cycle, collaborating with LSC grant program team to design and continuously monitor project costing and budget tracking for complex, rule-driven grant awards to maximize utilization of the grant's monetary award
3. Perform real-time comprehensive data analysis and detailed evaluation of grant award expenditures in the General Ledger, Subsidiary Ledgers and other LSC systems to ensure "allowability" in accordance with grantor rules.
4. Calculate complex indirect cost (IDC) allocations and record both IDC and other cost allocations to re-classify costs out of LSC operating funds and charge the grant award, as appropriate
5. Actively monitor awards and sub-recipient agreements while simultaneously liaising with LSC grant program team for compliance with grant award specifications and required documentation
6. Calculate and prepare timely cash drawdowns from grantor agencies for cash reimbursement to LSC for grant awards
7. Complete accurate and timely detailed expenditure and other financial regulatory reports as provided and required by grantor agencies for award tracking and cash reimbursement to LSC
8. Close-out grant awards with cumulative financial and compliance analysis for the entire grant award life cycle to submit accurate final reports to grantor agency
9. Prepare audit and financial grant desk reviews and schedules for internal and external purposes, and provide supporting documentation for audit requirements
10. Responsible for other reasonable, re lated duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Broad knowledge of general accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be deadline oriented
• Initiative and analytical skills are mandatory
• Knowledge of ERP system applications, modules and functionality, e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP or equivalent ERP system
• Ability to analyze data and interpret detailed information and convert to knowledge-based reports and recommendations
• Must have the ability to monitor, analyze, and create reports for multiple grants as assigned
• Must be customer service focused

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Periodic travel to LSC campus locations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration (with an emphasis in Accounting), or Finance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with querying systems and databases
• Experience with financial audits
• Experience with reporting and data analysis

Salary

Hiring salary range is $48,152 - $55,375

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on My Activities at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on Add Attachment. Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.