City of College Station
Grant Accountant / Grant Accountant II
City of College Station, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
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Grant Accountant / Grant Accountant II
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City of College Station Base pay range
$65,915.00/yr - $81,109.00/yr 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. 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
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field and at least 2 years of progressively responsible accounting 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. Capital and construction accounting knowledge. Position posted until filled or closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grant Accountant / Grant Accountant II
role at
City of College Station Base pay range
$65,915.00/yr - $81,109.00/yr 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. 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
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field and at least 2 years of progressively responsible accounting 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. Capital and construction accounting knowledge. Position posted until filled or closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr