Financial Analyst II (Grants Accounting)
About The Position
The City of Atlanta is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented professional to provide advanced financial analysis, monitoring, oversight, and administration of federal, state, and local grant-funded programs. The position supports effective financial management of grant awards, compliance with applicable regulations, and responsible use of grant funds. It requires knowledge of governmental accounting, grant financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. The role works under general supervision, exercises independent judgment, receives direction from the Grants Accounting Manager or designee, and may guide junior staff as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least four years of accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment.
- At least four years of experience working with federal grants.
- Knowledge of federal grant regulations, specifically 2 CFR Part 200.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and practices.
- Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, and identify variances.
- Strong understanding of grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of ERP financial systems; Oracle is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish collaborative working relationships across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Excel skills, such as pivot tables and advanced functions.
- Experience with Oracle or other enterprise financial systems.
- Prior experience supporting audits, including the Single Audit.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
- Ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze the financial performance of federal, state, and locally funded grants.
- Review grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Track grant awards, expenditures, obligations, available balances, and funding deadlines.
- Ensure grant expenditures are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and properly documented.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile grant financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Analyze budget-to-actual expenditures and identify variances, trends, and potential funding issues.
- Prepare financial projections, expenditure forecasts, and grant performance reports.
- Provide financial recommendations to management to support effective resource allocation.
- Coordinate and support internal and external grant audits and monitoring activities.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and financial records.
- Assist in responding to audit findings and implementing corrective action plans.
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with established retention requirements.
- Collaborate with City departments, grant administrators, program managers, and Finance personnel.
- Provide technical guidance on grant financial management, reporting, and compliance.
- Communicate financial issues, funding restrictions, and reporting requirements to stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain financial management tools, reports, and tracking mechanisms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
