Finance - Accountant I - Grants

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Affords departments with the grant application process, evaluates grants for City matching requirements, assesses the potential impact on the City prior to application submission
• Maintains grant accounts, prepares reports, processes draw requests, and ensures compliance with grant requirements
• Evaluates agenda items related to grants to confirm funding requirements are satisfied
• Conducts complex analysis of financial data related to various grants, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Produces monthly journals and conducts reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity
• Supports the creation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Provides documents, schedules, and financial analysis to aid independent auditors during the City’s annual audit
• Promotes transparency and adheres to City policies and procedures, including work schedule and attendance policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
• One (1) year of experience in public accounting, private sector accounting, or governmental accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Certified Public Account (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certification or progress towards CPA or CGFO certification preferred