Full Time Grants Accounting Specialist
Job Description
Reporting to the Grants Accounting Manager, the Grants Accounting Specialist assists in the
management of the College鈥檚 grants/restricted funds by providing supervised financial accounting and reporting. The Grants Accounting
Specialist assists the campus community with understanding and complying with grant requirements, monitors financial activity, initiates
transactions such as billings and journal entries, compares activity against budget, assists in preparing external financial reports, and
support audits and program reviews.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: A minimum of an Associate's degree in
Accounting and three years of accounting experience. The position requires demonstrated proficiencies in Microsoft Excel (test required) and
experience working with ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in accounting, experience in an educational or
non-profit environment (fund accounting), and experience with federal grants accounting.
Starting from $53,400 annually,
commensurate with experience, education, and established pay practices.
Includes a comprehensive benefits package with
medical, dental, and vision coverage; participation in state pension programs or alternative retirement plans; tuition assistance; generous
paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); and access to onsite childcare, free parking and fitness facilities.
The
application file should include: cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official
transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references. Incomplete files will not be
considered. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.
About LCCC:
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For
six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now
serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.
Since 1963, one
in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top
10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County鈥檚
high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC鈥檚 high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700
employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic,
student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion.
85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC鈥檚 students is 24, and
many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC
students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully
integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever
possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting
distance of their work location.
