The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University is a manufacturing accelerator supporting growth of Michigan manufacturing.

Job Duties

• Determine unrecorded costs and record transfer costs to produce all-in cost reports for Accelerator.
• Establish processes as needed to comply with Grant Reporting
• Assist with developing and maintaining effort reporting processes for Sponsored projects
• Prepare financial reports specific to the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University
• Assist in overall financial audit preparation for LTU
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenues and expenses
• Provide instruction to departmental staff on Banner Forms as needed
• Reconcile Banner Finance to other modules which feed data into G/L
• Assist with Grant and overall Accelerator Budget reporting
• Perform various account reconciliations and work to resolve any discrepancies
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Identify needed improvement in accounting software systems

Other Responsibilities

• Accounting project work as assigned (Banner Testing, process improvement, cross-function training)
• Respond to external funding agencies accounting inquiries
• Other duties as assigned by Controller or VP of Finance and COO of Accelerator

Qualification requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accounting degree and 5 years’ experience
• Experience with Grant/Sponsored project accounting, compliance and budgets
• Fund Accounting experience(Understanding of balance sheet automated consolidation entries/process)
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations(GAAP, FASB, GASB, OMB circular A-21)
• Preference given to experience in private non-profits with varied funding sources