Senior Accountant (Grants)

City of Charleston

113d • $70,542 - $75,480

About The Position

This role will apply generally accepted principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. The position is within the Finance Department, specifically in the General Government Division under Accounting. The job is exempt from FLSA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in accounting or a related field.
• Two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, financial management practices, City rules and procedures, and grant conditions.
• Attends training required to maintain that knowledge.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information for grants and other restricted funds, including calculating and prorating grant charges.
• Reviews financial transactions for compliance with grants conditions and other related regulations.
• Researches and resolves any discrepancies for all assigned funds/accounts/grants.
• Prepares reports to grantors (federal, state, etc.) & other City offices and requests funds (reimbursements) as required.
• Maintains supplemental schedules and files to support reports to grantors and other City offices.
• Monitors grant sub recipients.
• Responds to grantor questions and comments.
• Creates and maintains general ledger accounts for grants and restricted funds and reconciles to reporting.
• Prepares check requests, journal entries and deposits.
• Assists with the annual audit process and the preparation of the SEFA.
• Collaborates with other City offices as needed to gather or provide information.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees