Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward.

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full time Grant Accountant on our Fond du Lac Campus.  The Grant Accountant is responsible for providing technical accounting, budget and other financial support to grant managers. In addition, this position supports financial compliance with grant guidelines and fosters communication and collaboration between Financial Services Support System and the Teaching and Learning Primary System. 

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and grant management experience, including experience with grant reporting and budget management.

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate, and assist grant managers with grant budget maintenance. Oversee, compile, and organize financial regulatory and compliance-related documentation, audit information, and evidence as needed.
• Directly support Financial Services in organizing, tracking, and submitting approvals for purchase orders, timecards, and time & effort reporting. Coordinate with the Purchasing Manager to verify compliance with federal and state procurement guidelines.
• Track grant spending as it supports and relates to the college’s strategic plan or other needs. Reconcile grant financial expenses, correct errors, and maintain records to support grant requirements. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Audit grants for compliance and coordinate with the grant manager budget revisions to be submitted.
• Collaborate with grant managers and grant coordinators during monthly or quarterly meetings, providing financial assistance and budget planning support to the grant managers. Assist with grant-related year-end processes, audit reconciliations, and account maintenance. Compile and prepare single audits.
• Coordinate and prepare grant financial information for Leadership.
• Analyze, develop, test, and document new and existing system applications within the grant finance modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Serve as Grant module functional lead.
• Assist with the Moraine Park Foundation’s monthly financial accounting and year-end audit processes. Perform monthly reconciliations of Foundation checking accounts and quarterly reconciliations of endowment investment accounts. Prepare quarterly financial statements for Foundation Leadership.

Experience & Qualifications(in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Desired Qualifications:
• Two years of related work experience with governmental and/or public sector accounting.
• Understanding of higher education operations.
• Knowledge of data reporting systems such as Argos or Cognos.

Hiring Range: $49,144-$57,007 (.80 FTE)

Starting: Immediately

Workplace Flexibility: Limited work from home upon approval

Hours/Schedule/Travel: 30 hours per week with flexibility allowed any day of the week within normal business hours Monday - Friday.  Limited Travel

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.