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City of College Station, College Station, TX, US, 77840

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Grant Accountant / Grant Accountant II

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Grant Accountant / Grant Accountant II

Salary

$63,995.00 - $102,714.00 Annually

Location

College Station, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2502465

Department

Fiscal Services

Opening Date

09/17/2025

Closing Date

1/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hiring Range

$63,995-$78,747.40

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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 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.

Principal Duties

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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

Position posted until filled or closing date.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, management or related field; and two (2) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties?

Please share your experience with GAAS and/or fund accounting.

Please describe your knowledge as it relates to grant accounting and compliance reporting for state and federal grants.

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Employer

City of College Station

Address

1101 Texas Avenue

College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone

979-764-3517

Website

http://csjobs.cstx.gov

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