Grants Accountant

Town of Fort Myers Beach Florida • Fort Myers Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Grants Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Town's grant-funded programs are managed with fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and transparency. The ideal candidate will bring strong governmental accounting experience, deep knowledge of grant compliance, and a passion for supporting public-sector operations through accurate financial stewardship.

The Grants Accountant is responsible for the financial management, compliance, and reporting of all grant-funded programs for the Town. This position oversees grant accounting activities including budgeting, reimbursement, financial reporting, audit support, and regulatory compliance. The role ensures all grant funds are properly tracked, documented, and reconciled in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. The Grants Accountant works closely with departments, funding agencies, and external auditors to ensure fiscal accountability and maximize grant recovery for the Town.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in grant accounting, governmental accounting, or public sector finance.
• Experience managing federal and state grant compliance and reimbursement processes strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of grant financial management, reimbursement procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FEMA, state, and other applicable grant regulations.
• Knowledge of audit standards related to grant-funded programs.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with municipal finance systems, chart of accounts, and fund accounting.
• Skill in preparing accurate financial reports, reconciliations, and reimbursement requests.
• Skill in analyzing financial data and identifying discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to maintain audit-ready grant files.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to explain financial information clearly.
• Skill in managing multiple grants, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret complex grant regulations and apply them accurately to financial processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and external agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in financial matters.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations, deadlines, and funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and manage grant budgets in coordination with department directors and finance leadership.
• Track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate grant reimbursement requests to federal, state, and other funding agencies.
• Maintain detailed financial records for all grant-funded programs, ensuring audit-ready documentation at all times.
• Reconcile grant accounts to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and all applicable regulations.
• Prepare and submit financial reports required by funding agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor grant spending deadlines and funding periods to maximize reimbursement and prevent loss of funds.
• Coordinate with departments to verify allowable costs, proper documentation, and accurate coding of grant expenditures.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses related to grant activity.
• Assist with development of financial components of grant applications, including budget development and cost projections.
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for grant-related inquiries from departments, auditors, and funding agencies.
• Develop and maintain standardized grant tracking tools and reporting systems.
• Review grant contracts and award documents to interpret financial and compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized electronic grant files including award letters, budgets, reports, reimbursements, and correspondence.
• Attend assigned meetings and events.
• Performs emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles and annual maximums. The Town covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums. Benefits also include employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, gym membership reimbursement, and more.
• Employees accrue 16 hours of paid leave monthly, plus 1 sick day and a birthday holiday annually. The Town observes 14 paid holidays and offers flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.
• Immediate vesting in a 401(a)/457(b) pension plan with employer contributions-employees are vested from day one of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level