Grant & Special Fund Accountant

Frontier Regional School District is seeking a qualified Grant & Special Fund Accountant to provide support to the Business Office and Director of Business Administration in all aspects of the district's grants and special fund management.

The Grant & Special Fund Accountant provides comprehensive financial management and oversight for federal, state, and private grant awards. This position ensures strict compliance with State, Federal, and Local policies and regulations. The Grant & Special Fund Accountant serves as a primary point of contact for grant-related fiscal matters, supporting administrators and other leadership in the accurate accounting, reporting, and reconciliation of grants and special funds.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining the District’s fiscal integrity and audit readiness by ensuring the proper receipt of revenues, allocation of expenditures, timely submission of reports, and proactive resolution of discrepancies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Administration required. Comparable experience may be considered. Knowledge of fund/governmental accounting, computers, payroll systems, and municipal law.

REPORTS TO: Director of Business Administration

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a full set of accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversees and executes accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions related to grant and special funds.
• Account reconciliations.
• Maintains a continuous internal auditing program for all funds.
• Provides material as requested to assist external audits of Frontier Regional School District.
• Ensures fiscal compliance with District, State, and Federal statutes, regulations and/or policies.
• Works closely with the Superintendent and Director of Business Administration relative to all fiscal matters related to grants and special funds.
• In conjunction with the Director of Business Administration, prepares budgets and financial reports.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly grant reports.
• Performs other fiscal duties as required by the Director of Business Administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is benefit-eligible.