Finance Grant and Accounting Technician
Job Description
REPORTS TO: Grants Fiscal Manager
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public-school choices offered through charter schools, particularly schools that are focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of 42 schools across the state of Colorado serving over 20,000 students. CSI is uniquely positioned to serve and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to be a leader in improvements in authorizer practices. CSI aspires to continue growing the quality and quantity of its portfolio of schools in Colorado in response to the need for high quality, innovative charter school options. Our organization is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements within the portfolio’s overall student achievement.
CSI INCLUSION STATEMENT
As a statewide charter school authorizer, CSI recognizes that autonomy and diversity can drive innovation and improved outcomes, both in our schools and in our organization. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate this commitment in our recruitment efforts. We value the unique contributions that result from different perspectives and experiences as they make us stronger. CSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
CSI is looking for a grant and accounting technician to join the Finance team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft excel and word, detail-oriented, able to adapt to changes in process and new funding streams, able to prioritize work while consulting with management, responsive to the needs of the organization and CSI schools, and enjoys working with a team. CSI values and actively prioritizes the autonomy of the schools we oversee. The ideal candidate will be able to support schools in their compliance with grant requirements through strong customer service skills.
At a minimum, we are looking for candidates who have all of the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of general accounting or grants fiscal experience
- Proficiency in the following Microsoft Excel skills: copy/paste, sorting and filtering data, formulas: sum/sumif, count/countif, creation of drop down lists, conditional formatting, formulas to perform basic mathematical functions.
- All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check
Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in related field (Accounting, Finance, Business, or other closely related field)
- 2-3 years of grants fiscal and/or general accounting
- Experience with accounting and/or grant management software.
- Experience working in a school, school district, or
Please see below for a position description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
- Process payments of state and federal grants, categorical funding, state equalization to CSI schools, external vendors, and employee reimbursements.
- Review requests for funds submissions from CSI schools to ensure completion, financial compliance, and budgetary alignment. Provide feedback to schools on request for funds Federal and State compliance
- Track assigned grants and work with other CSI staff in coordinating the workflow of these grants as needed, including securing required
- Complete monthly purchasing card account allocations and ensure proper supporting documentation (such as official function forms) are on file. Track and report spending violations.
- Secure necessary approvals and enter procurement documents in CORE (to include Purchase Orders, Documented Quotes and Request for Proposals).
- Assist Grants Fiscal Manager with quarterly and end of year reporting data entry and audit
- Enter data into the CSI grant management system.
- Assist the Grants Fiscal Manager with grant application completion
- Provide technical assistance and training to schools on the request for fund process and required quarterly and year-end financial
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with other grant related assignments as needed
- Respond to audit verification requests and assist the Controller in completing other monthly reconciliations
- In coordination with the Finance Department, provide technical assistance and validate financial data for state and federal reporting
NOTE
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. CSI may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the Colorado Charter School Institute (State of Colorado), you will have access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, flexible scheduling, a work-life balance culture, no-cost life and disability insurance (with additional paid options), Flex Spending and Health Savings Account options, professional development opportunities, wellness offerings, a performance based bonus, and membership in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA).
LOCATION & TRAVEL
The typical work location for this position is the CSI office in Downtown Denver, although due to the COVID-19 pandemic institute staff are currently working remotely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
- Remote interview process as needed to comply with local health guidelines
- Ability to hold meeting virtually
- Social distancing guidelines in place (when in the office)
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place (at the physical office)
