City of Tallahassee
Grants Accountant and Senior Grants Accountant
City of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
About Us
Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.
Apply On Or Before Apply on or before 11 : 59 pm on Friday, November, 7, 2025
Department Name Grants Management
Job Specifications Join Our Team as a Grant Accountant – Make an Impact on City Programs!
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for grants management? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise helps shape meaningful city programs? If so, we want you on our team!
We are seeking a Grant Accountant to provide vital fiscal and grant support within the City’s Grants Management Division. In this role, you will play a key part in managing federal and state contracts and grants, ensuring compliance, and supporting the success of critical projects across the City.
What You’ll Do
Conduct grant research and assist with project design, grant writing, and budget preparation.
Prepare expenditure schedules, draft billing / drawdown reports, and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance.
Oversee accounts receivables and revenue application, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in opening and closing projects.
Provide technical assistance, review grant-related documents, and support staff training initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, serving as a liaison between departments, administrators, and stakeholders.
Act as a subject matter expert in grants management, with strong knowledge of GAAP, Federal CFRs , and applicable state and local regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Grant Accountant or Senior Grant Accountant, managing moderately complex federal and state grants.
Solid understanding of grants management practices, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support across teams.
This is more than just an accounting role – it’s an opportunity to ensure critical programs receive the funding they need, while helping your colleagues navigate complex fiscal landscapes.
Why Join Us
Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.
Gain exposure to a variety of grants, programs, and city projects.
Be part of a team committed to transparency, efficiency, and public service.
If you’re ready to take your grants accounting expertise to the next level and help the City maximize the impact of every dollar, we’d love to hear from you!
Minimum Training & Experience Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and two years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or two years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor; or possession of an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and four years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or four years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Grants Accountant Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and two years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or two years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor; or possession of an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and four years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or four years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Senior Grants Accountant Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field; and five years of professional experience in grants administration, fiscal administration, management systems, budgeting, finance, accounting, procurement, and compliance related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Salary Range $20.8354 to $75.8988 / hourly.
Driver's License Requirements Must possess a valid Class E State driver’s license at the time of appointment.
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Apply On Or Before Apply on or before 11 : 59 pm on Friday, November, 7, 2025
Department Name Grants Management
Job Specifications Join Our Team as a Grant Accountant – Make an Impact on City Programs!
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for grants management? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise helps shape meaningful city programs? If so, we want you on our team!
We are seeking a Grant Accountant to provide vital fiscal and grant support within the City’s Grants Management Division. In this role, you will play a key part in managing federal and state contracts and grants, ensuring compliance, and supporting the success of critical projects across the City.
What You’ll Do
Conduct grant research and assist with project design, grant writing, and budget preparation.
Prepare expenditure schedules, draft billing / drawdown reports, and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance.
Oversee accounts receivables and revenue application, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in opening and closing projects.
Provide technical assistance, review grant-related documents, and support staff training initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, serving as a liaison between departments, administrators, and stakeholders.
Act as a subject matter expert in grants management, with strong knowledge of GAAP, Federal CFRs , and applicable state and local regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Grant Accountant or Senior Grant Accountant, managing moderately complex federal and state grants.
Solid understanding of grants management practices, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support across teams.
This is more than just an accounting role – it’s an opportunity to ensure critical programs receive the funding they need, while helping your colleagues navigate complex fiscal landscapes.
Why Join Us
Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.
Gain exposure to a variety of grants, programs, and city projects.
Be part of a team committed to transparency, efficiency, and public service.
If you’re ready to take your grants accounting expertise to the next level and help the City maximize the impact of every dollar, we’d love to hear from you!
Minimum Training & Experience Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and two years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or two years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor; or possession of an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and four years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or four years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Grants Accountant Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and two years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or two years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor; or possession of an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field and four years of grants / accounting administration experience (such as monitoring of grant expenditures, fiscal administration and compliance related experience) or four years of experience as an accountant, budget analyst or auditor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Senior Grants Accountant Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field; and five years of professional experience in grants administration, fiscal administration, management systems, budgeting, finance, accounting, procurement, and compliance related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Salary Range $20.8354 to $75.8988 / hourly.
Driver's License Requirements Must possess a valid Class E State driver’s license at the time of appointment.
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