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Job Title: Accountant Supervisor - Grants Accounting  and Requisition ID number: 103385

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Grants Accounting (10001250) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  MAAS(43) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Salary Range:  99,006  - $123,645  

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, manages the budgeting, expense  monitoring, and revenue for Minneapolis Public Schools annual grant budget  and  assures compliance with accounting standards and MPS policies and procedures.  This includes federal direct, federal flow-through, state, local, and private grants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs and coordinates professional accounting functions for Minneapolis Public Schools; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Reviews, verifies and analyzes financial information and technical transactions; summarizes data and develops reports that provide comprehensive, integrated and transparent financial information.
• Presents financial information, findings, recommendations and guidelines to key stakeholders to assist in decision-making.
• Supervises assigned staff; assigns tasks, responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are communicated and achieved.
• Manages all federal grants funding for the district.  Calculates and charges indirect costs to all grants across the district.
• Prepares quantitative and qualitative data for the district’s external audit firm for the Federal Single Audit.  Works in collaboration with external auditors to ensure accurate communication.
• Assures the accounting activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.  In collaboration with Funded Programs and School Improvement, submit all ESEA/Title applications and amendments within the required time frame.
• Monitors accounting work methods and processing procedures, and assures the quality of the financial controls, services and work products.
• Provides financial oversight of budgets, revenues, contracts and agreements.  Review financial documents for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provides advice, guidance, and customer service to MPS staff and clients; explains SAP methods and procedures, and accounting rules, policies and procedures; researches accounting issues and resolves problems.
• Oversees, implements and configures SAP accounts receivable functionality and grant management functionality.
• Develops and conducts grant training for grant managers and grant accountants.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

AND

5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in public education; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.   

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) for Public Sector financial management, including cash management and debt management procedures; governmental guidance and regulations specific to grant funding.
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices and policies.
• Federal and state accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards.
• Specialized MPS and state agency accounting software applications, including SAP and State of Minnesota Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS).
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and interpreting financial documents, and verifying compliance with all regulatory requirements governing public sector financial activities.
• Reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, and disseminating complex financial reports.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Supervising staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and outside vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication and customer service.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

MAAS  68  Excempt

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Grants Accounting (10001250) | Davis Center (0001) | Administrative