Grants Accounting Systems Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job expires: Open until filled

Salary Range: $43,+20 - $58,542.45

General Summary

The Department of Finance is seeking a detail-oriented Grants Accounting Systems Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for utilizing Oracle Cloud to manage various aspects of our grants accounting processes, including creating projects and awards, detail reviewing requests for project and award setup in the general ledger, uploading labor schedules for project payroll, performing project payroll reclasses, running the Grants Accounts Receivable Process in Oracle, and other system related projects as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, finance, or technology related field, with specific experience in grants management and Oracle Cloud systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: these are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
• Create and maintain projects and awards in Oracle Cloud, ensuring accurate setup and configuration.
• Update project and award information as requested to reflect changes in funding, scope, or requirements.
• Perform a detailed review of the requests for project and award segments to be added to the General Ledger. Design and configure account segments in Oracle Cloud to accurately reflect the organization's financial structure.
• Upload labor schedules for project payroll in Oracle Cloud, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll data.
• Coordinate with HR and General Accounting to gather necessary labor schedule information.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to labor schedule uploads.
• Perform project payroll reclasses in Oracle Cloud to correct any misallocations or errors in payroll charges.
• Run the Grants Accounts Receivable Process in Oracle
• Assist with testing of new Oracle functionality related to the Projects and Grants Module as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Team-working skills and having the ability to organize and manage time effectively, demonstrating accountability and dependability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a technology related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants accounting or financial management, preferably within a municipality, nonprofit, or academic setting.
• Experience in Oracle Cloud or other financial management software or ERP Systems, with hands-on experience in project and award management.
Working Conditions:
• This position typically operates in an office environment, with occasional remote work opportunities.