Grant Accountant

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

About The Position

The Grant Accountant performs professional accounting and financial reporting activities related to the City's grant programs and general accounting operations. The role maintains accurate grant financial records, reconciles accounts, monitors grant budgets and expenditures, prepares financial reports, and supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local grant requirements. Working with Finance staff and other City departments, the Grant Accountant helps ensure grant funds are properly accounted for, expenditures are documented, reporting requirements are met, and records comply 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience working with computerized Enterprise Resource Planning systems and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (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 interpret grant award documentation and maintain accurate financial records.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with employees, departmental representatives, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
Ability to organize work effectively, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while exercising appropriate judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of accounting experience, particularly in a municipal, governmental, or other public-sector finance environment.
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 preparation of an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records for grant programs.
Reconcile accounts and supporting schedules to source documents, investigate discrepancies, and resolve them.
Monitor grant budgets and expenditures and review financial information for variances.
Prepare financial reports and help meet grant reporting requirements.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local grant requirements, accounting standards, and City policies.
Ensure expenditures are properly documented and grant funds are properly accounted for.
Support external audits and maintain grant-related registrations and systems.
Provide backup assistance for other accounting functions as needed.
Recommend appropriate corrections or adjustments based on financial analysis.