Description
Under general direction of the Financial Reporting Supervisor the Grant Accountant performs accounting within the Fiscal Services division; produces timely and accurate financial reports; and maintains the Citys financial and accounting records for federal state and other grant awards. Responsibilities include preparing drawdowns; maintaining complete grant records and supporting documentation; ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and grantor requirements; and assisting with annual audit support related to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and state financial assistance.
Principal Duties
- Manage the Citys portfolio of grants from award setup through closeout including maintaining grant files award terms budgets match requirements and reporting calendars.
- Prepare grant reimbursement requests / drawdowns; maintain supporting schedules and reports for all state and federal grants.
- Reconcile grant-related subsidiary records and bank activity to the general ledger; research discrepancies and prepare adjusting entries as needed.
- Perform month- and quarter-end processing for grant funds including closing account periods and distributing reports to departments.
- Coordinate with departments to ensure allowability allocability and proper coding of grant expenditures including payroll allocations procurement documentation and capital / operating distinctions consistent with City standards.
- Participate in annual accounting activities by preparing audit lead schedules providing SEFA support responding to auditor inquiries and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
- Assist with regular accounting duties within Financial Reporting as time permits.
- Ensure compliance impacts related to grant-funded debt projects as assigned.
- Support development maintenance and continuous improvement of accounting policies procedures and internal controls for grants to ensure an integrated system and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recommend process improvements goals and priorities for grant accounting activities to enhance the Citys financial reporting services.
- Provide training and technical assistance to departments on grant financial requirements; perform lead / supervisory duties when assigned (prioritizing assigning reviewing work; evaluating performance; training; coordinating deliverables).
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Grant Accountant I
Required :
Bachelors Degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years progressively responsible accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
Knowledge of GAAS and / or fund accounting.Demonstrated customer service orientation; continuous improvement mindset; teamwork focus; self-starter; professional attitude; strong organization detail orientationproblem solving and written / oral communication skills.
Preferred :
CPA eligibility or progress strongly preferred.Municipal / governmental accounting experience.Experience with grant accounting SEFA preparation and federal / state grant compliance.JOB QUALIFICATIONS Grant Accountant II
Required :
Bachelors Degree in accounting or a related field and four (4) years progressively responsible accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
Knowledge of GAAS and / or fund accounting; capital and construction accounting knowledge.Demonstrated customer service orientation; continuous improvement mindset; teamwork focus; self-starter; professional attitude; strong organization detail orientationproblem solving and written / oral communication skills.
Preferred :
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional accounting experience including three (3) years municipal / governmental accounting.CPA eligibility or progress strongly preferredExtensive experience with grant portfolio management federal cost principles (e.g. 2 CFR Part 200) SEFA and grantor reporting systems.Supplemental Information
Position posted until filled or closing date.
An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
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Key Skills
Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 65915 - 105795