Job Description:

• Provide global analysis of budget-to-actual for UCCS.

• Support accounting activities including ledger review, account administration, corrections, and fiscal closings.

• Complete grant, program, or activity-based reporting.

• Prepare accounting entries, analyses, and reconciliations.

• Generate monthly budget-to-actual reports and quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Assist with preparation of audit schedules for annual external audits and other applicable audits.

• Prepare grant financial reports for Chicago Public Schools, State of Illinois, Federal agencies, and private foundations.

• Assist in preparation of Form 990.

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.

• Maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules and expenditure tracking ledgers for federal funds.

• Audit cash receipts.

• Submit reimbursement requests to CPS and other funding agencies.

• Assist with financial forecasting for grants and proposals.

• Perform budget-to-actual analysis and year-end projections.

• Manage and post Pension Employer and Employee Contributions for CTPF.

• Support payroll functions as needed.

• Facilitate resolution of problems, discrepancies, and emergencies in purchasing and payroll processing functions.

• Performs a variety of routine operating or cost accounting activities which require basic knowledge of accounting theories and principles.

• Examines accounting records for the purpose of determining gains and losses, receipts and disbursements, and inventory.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Associateâ™s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Experience:

• Accounting/finance experience.

• Experience items: Federal Grants, Audit, CPS Compliance.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.

• Proficiency with accounting and budgeting software, Oracle strongly preferred.

Preferred Competencies

• Clear and concise communication of accounting and financial information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

• Capability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.

• Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.

• Ability to carry or lift loads of up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours to 6 hours.

• Ability to stand for 2 hours to 4 hours.

• Ability to Use Standard Office Equipment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• References (3)(required)

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