Fiscal Officer / Accountant II

About the position

The Office of K-12 Outreach at Michigan State University is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Fiscal Officer / Accountant II to support the financial operations of our dynamic service office. This part-time position (65%) is crucial for managing the financial aspects of our programs, which include creating and overseeing annual budgets, as well as regularly monitoring financial performance on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing timely financial updates and projection reports to the Director and Director of Programs for K-12 Outreach, the Dean's office, and relevant funding agencies. In this role, the accountant will approve all financial e-documents and manage expenditures through various means such as PCards, purchase orders, and service contracts. Ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and project scopes is a key responsibility, as is assisting in the development of financial policies, accounting controls, and procedures for travel and out-of-pocket reimbursements. This position requires a strong understanding of financial regulations and the ability to support general office operations effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, with a focus on grant management and compliance. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of the K-12 Outreach programs while working in a flexible and supportive environment.

Responsibilities
• Create and manage annual budgets for K-12 Outreach programs.
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• Monitor financial performance on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual basis.
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• Provide financial updates and projection reports to the Director and Director of Programs for K-12 Outreach, the Dean's office, and relevant funding agencies.
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• Approve all financial e-documents and manage expenditures through PCards, purchase orders, and service contracts.
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• Ensure all expenses comply with grant guidelines and project scopes.
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• Assist in developing financial policies, accounting controls, and procedures for travel and out-of-pocket reimbursements.
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• Support general office operations and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent knowledge.
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• Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in supervision and accounting procedures.
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• Experience in developing accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
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• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be required.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience working with grant and foundation funding in an academic setting.
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• Prior experience routing e-documents through MSU's account system, Kuali.
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• Deep knowledge of MSU's Office of Sponsored Programs and Contract and Grant Administration.
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• Ability to work as part of a dynamic and fast-paced team.
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• Proven experience in accounting or financial management.

Benefits
• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly options.
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• Potential for extension contingent upon funding renewal.

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