NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Reporting to the Director of Budget and Restricted Funds and Workday Finance, the Grants Specialist will be primarily engaged in financial business, and restricted funds at the College level. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of fiscal related tasks that are standard or regular support duties within an assigned department or program and for researching financial data, reconciliations and preparing reports. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

This position is in person, no remote option.

Job Description

• Financial reporting for external grants and working with faculty and other campus personnel to ensure compliance with financial and grant requirements.
• Researches and analyzes data, develops or revise processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to supervisor.
• Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews, and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance.
• Creates and Facilitates State and Federal Grant proposals in Workday.
• Provides technical assistance to others working within various databases and systems, including the college accounting system and general ledger, and assists in reconciling problems.
• Posts transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconciles errors manually or electronically.
• Facilitates spreadsheets for Restricted Funds/Deferred Revenue collegewide.
• Assists and advises the Director of Budget and Controller, on the grant status of all units in the College and provide analysis on corrective actions if needed.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary $19.76 per hour

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting principles and database management, various software applications, and of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section. Knowledge of customer service techniques. Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business related documents. Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program. Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, and prepare reports. 

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Strong Accounting Knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
• Solution Based individual with strong Customer Service skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse, dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Physical Demands

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor. The employee may be required to work or meet in the evenings and/or on weekends.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 lbs.; to operate office equipment which may require repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Required Qualifications

The formal education of an Associate's degree in Accounting Technology or Finance. Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. 

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. 

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Previous experience in Grant Accounting or relevant field is preferred as well as working experience with Workday and Microsoft Office. Other necessary skills include strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail is also required. Advanced excel skills preferred.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.