Grant Accountant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Coordinates and oversees grants administration and associated accounting processes.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Performs accounting preparation and administrative functions relative to maintaining compliance plan for each assigned grant.

• Assists assigned departments with the preparation of grant applications.

• Submits approved grant applications.

• Assists departments with subrecipient risk assessment and monitoring.

• Maintains and distributes grant documents, checklists and other information.

• Conducts initial grant work sessions to outline compliance plan for the grant lifecycle.

• Updates compliance plan.

• Attends meetings, workshops, webinars and conferences, as necessary.

• Provides training to grants administrative staff and others, as directed.

• Ensures financial department is established and properly budgeted for new grants.

• Maintains the finance and grants systems for proper tracking and reporting.

• Provides technical assistance during the grant lifecycle.

• Monitors and interprets applicable laws, regulations and policies.

• Participates in monitoring visits by funding agencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or closely-related field; supplemented by at least two (2) years of technical experience directly related to grants administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with state, county or municipal government grants administration preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to operate office equipment, to include computer, copy/fax machines, and any related peripherals. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting/standing in one position for extending periods of time. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of records, reports, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc., in moderately complex to highly technical terminology. Requires the ability to read, interpret, and develop policies and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction, and punctuation. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in Standard English, and in the various professional languages relevant to cost accounting and accounts management activities.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to make independent judgments; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of moderate to long range planning principles and techniques. Requires the application of principles of influence systems and synthesis functions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, use decimals and calculate percentages, to determine weight; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; interpret graphs.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy in frequent contact with various professionals, County staff, and the general public.