Grant Accountant Grant Accountant II
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Job Location:
College Station, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65915 - 105795
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 accountingor 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:
-Bachelors Degree in accountingor 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.
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
