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Consultant, Grant Accounting EL

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD)
United States, Washington, Renton
Dec 15, 2023
DESCRIPTION Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a full time Grant Accounting Consultant to provide budgeting, monitoring, and auditing for our governmental grants, contracts, and non-grant agency programs. As a member of the Early Learning Program, the Grant Accounting Consultant will administer and monitor accounting activities, process financial information, and perform auditing to ensure accuracy and compliance with program regulations and grant requirements. Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by best consideration date of Monday, December 4, 2023. PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd. Essential Functions Administers accounting activities, as assigned (e.g. procurement cards, commuter cards, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring expenditures and reconciling activities. Analyzes systems, Federal and State policies and/or procedures for the purpose of improving the Agency's business practices and efficiencies. Attends workshops, in-service training, meetings, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and maintaining professional development. Audits fiscal documents and program information for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and compliance with program regulations and grant requirements. Compiles statistical and financial data from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring compliance with established Federal, State, and local regulations. Coordinates with other staff for the purpose of completing assigned duties accurately and in a timely manner. Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity. Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference, reconciliation, budget management, and compliance audits. Monitors assigned activities (e.g. general fund electronic accounting system, fiscal program information, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial, legal, administrative and/or program standards, budget, and grant/contract requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Prepares written materials for the purpose of obtaining necessary agency funding, managing cash flow, documenting activities, conveying information and/or complying with state and federal regulations. Processes financial information for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information and the availability of funds in compliance with state and/or federal regulations. Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring accurate and complete subsidiary and general ledger accounts. Responds to inquiries from a variety of external and internal customers for the purpose of providing information or direction related to grant and accounting procedures. Serves as a liaison with external parties as assigned (e.g. King County, banks, actuaries, state examiners, investment advisors, Office of Superintendent of Public Instructions, Office of State Auditor, Federal and State agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary information and documentation. Other Functions Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap. RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color. RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways. TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future. JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES ACCOUNTING RULES, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES: Understands and applies accounting systems and practices, and the accounting rules and regulations that govern the agency and its programs. ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Ensures work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error free to the highest degree possible. FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Possesses required functional/technical knowledge and skills to perform job responsibilities. Demonstrates active interest and ability to maintain level of knowledge and enhance and apply new functional skills. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree in job-related field, or High School diploma/GED and minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience Experience in accounting, financial management, or related area Experience working with or knowledge of Federal and State regulations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in grant accounting and/or educational agency accounting experience Auditing experience Professional experience with a large main frame accounting system Professional experience in governmental accounting