Grant Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Grant Accountant performs professional accounting and financial reporting activities related to the City's grant programs and general accounting operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate grant financial records, reconciling accounts, monitoring grant budgets and expenditures, preparing financial reports, and supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local grant requirements. Working collaboratively with Finance staff and other City departments, the Grant Accountant helps ensure grant funds are properly accounted for, expenditures are properly documented, reporting requirements are met, and financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards and City policies. The position also supports external audits, maintains grant-related registrations and systems, and provides backup assistance for other accounting functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• One to three years of accounting experience preferred, particularly in a municipal, governmental, or other public-sector finance environment.
• Experience working with computerized Enterprise Resource Planning systems and spreadsheet applications required.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, exercise sound judgement, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principes (GAAP) and governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures, general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to prepare, maintain, and analyze spreadsheets.
• Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules to source documents and identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to review financial information, analyze variances, and recommend appropriate corrections or adjustments.
• Ability to interpret grant award documentation, monito grant budgets and expenditures, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with employees, departmental representatives, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize work effectively, manage multiple projects, meet established deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while exercising appropriate judgement and maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in municipal or governmental accounting.
• Familiarity with federal and state grant requirements, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
• Experience preparing audit schedules, supporting external audits, or assisting with SEFA, SESA, or other governmental financial reports.
• Experience with budget monitoring, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to move objects, including the human body. The position may require balancing, crouching, hearing, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, walking, as well as sufficient mental and visual acuity to perform assigned duties.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $67,688 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer