Job Details

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 City's 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.

* Manage the City's 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 City's 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS - Grant Accountant I

Required:

* Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and

experience.

* Knowledge of GAAS and/or fund accounting.

* Demonstrated customer service orientation; continuous improvement mindset; teamwork focus; self-starter; professional attitude; strong organization, detail orientation,

problem 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:

* Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field and four (4) years progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and

experience.

* 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 orientation,

problem 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 preferred

* Extensive experience with grant portfolio management, federal cost principles (e.g., 2 CFR Part 200), SEFA, and grantor reporting systems.

Position posted until filled or closing date.