Grant Accountant Salary in Dallas, TX

OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion.Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Consultant position within the Tribal Housing and Economic Development team offers a great opportunity to be part of a growing team and be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused services to Baker Tilly's 75+ existing, as well as future Tribal clients. The Tribal Housing and Economic Development team pursues opportunities and projects where clients can build sustainable housing through innovative financing, practical construction design, and community-led development. As one of the fastest growing financial services firms in the nation, Baker Tilly can offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership who truly care about you and your development.What You Will DoImmerse in the field of Tribal housing, infrastructure, and economic development, learning about the needs and opportunities within Indian Country and deliver resources and unique solutions.Support clients in developing partnerships with developers, financers, non-profits and funding agencies within the housing, higher education, healthcare, economic development, and public government sectorsAssist with analysis of operational, market and financial feasibility to create models for Tribal businesses and programs.Assist with grant writing and compliance related project tracking and reporting for Federal and State grant programs.Support advising clients on project concept designs.Complete monthly project reports (including status, progress photos, project monthly cash flow, tailored for executive and board review)Coordinate and participate in planning and zoning process with Tribal leadership and project team.Coordinate with local counsel, accountants, and the engineers on the preparation, filing and processing of applications for all local government approvals, including zoning, land use, environment, etc. Attend and, where necessary, make presentations at public hearings on such applications as necessary.Provide support in developing presentations, responding to requests for proposals, pitch books, and creating proposals for the team.Research industry topics and technical issues, compile data, and present findings.QualificationsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or community planning-related fields required. Masters in business, finance, engineering, or energy-related field preferred. 2-4 years of hands-on Tribal, housing, energy, and economic development, or rigorous project management experience preferred.Experience with financial modeling, housing and infrastructure project finance, and Federal funding mechanisms desired. Desire/willingness to learn considered.Ability to maintain a strong understanding of the regulatory and policy environmentsImpeccable attention to detail and a commitment to quality work productExtremely organized; able to manage a myriad of competing priorities.High energy, responds well to pressure, works to deadlines.Ability to work on own initiative as well as with a team.Proven communication and interpersonal skills necessary for community building internally, and trust building externally.Must have integrity, tenacity, and credibility complimented by a bias for action and a strong sense of personal accountability.Ability to provide exceptional client service and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current on the energy industry and applicable finance strategies.Ability to work extended hours as needed, and the ability to travel including overnight as necessary.Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Additional InformationFor California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $78,840 to $167,130. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Description Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsAbout SMUSMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.About the Position:This role is an on-campus, in-person position.This position will oversee the financial operations of the Athletics department including budget management, financial management, compliance, reporting and other duties as assigned. This includes managing the athletics department annual budget, forming and implementing financial planning, preparing quarterly Board of Trustees statements and overseeing financial audits by the University and the NCAA. Essential Functions: Athletics Budget Development and Monitoring: Develop and communicate budget guidelines; Work with Athletics staff to obtain budget information and review budget requests; Draft revenue and expense budgets and input into budget system; Track and monitor compliance to budget; Identify variances to budget and explain cause; Perform year end budget close.Financial Planning and Management: Review financial activity and correct errors; Project/forecast revenues and expenses; Prepare quarterly Board of Trustees statement; Review contracts for financial implications; Record. accrue and defer revenues and expenses as appropriate; Reconcile ticket sales to general ledger accounts receivable; All other balance sheet reconciliations.Compliance: Maintain account mapping for NCAA reporting; Allocate revenue/costs for NCAA reporting; Gather outside income information for NCAA report; Prepare, finalize and submit NCAA report; Coordinate NCAA agreed upon procedures with Internal Audit; Prepare, finalize and submit EADA report.Reporting: Assist sports and departments with budget and financial questions and issues; Management reporting; Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis; Tax reporting (990 tax questionnaire provided by Tax department); Conference benchmarking and strategic modeling.Review and approve purchase requests to ensure request is authorized, within budget and coded accurately; Annual inventory audit; Coordinate QuickPay process with AP; Concur compliance - review monthly Outstanding Spend report and notify individuals with significant unreconciled expenses; follow up to ensure expense reports are reconciled and submitted by year end; Review and approve facilities funding requests to ensure adequate funding is available; Identify and recommend business process improvement opportunities. Make revenue deposits and manage compensation budgets and position management. Qualifications Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree, in accounting and/or finance, is preferred.A minimum of five years of experience is required. Previous experience in accounting or finance is required. Experience in collegiate athletics finance, non-profit accounting, or financial planning/strategy is preferred.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Professional desired.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Candidate should possess analytical and critical thinking skills. Candidate must be proficient in Excel. Previous software experience in PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion Budgeting, and/or Cognos is helpful, but not required.Physical and Environmental Demands: Sit for long periods of timeDeadline to Apply: This position is open until filled. EEO Statement: SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected]:SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU. The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.