Grant accountant Jobs in USA

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 :

experience.

problem solving and written / oral communication skills.

Preferred :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Grant Accountant II

Required :

experience.

problem solving and written / oral communication skills.

Preferred :

Supplemental Information

Position posted until filled or closing date.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT :

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