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Colorado State Job Bank Grant Accountant - Req8039 in Fort Collins, Colorado
POSITION TITLE: Grant Accountant (Full-Time Regular) (Classified) REQUISITION #: req8039 DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Treasury LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $62,126.00 - 103,544.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly) ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $70,000.00 - 87,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly) SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/21/2025.
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Job Summary
The Grant Accountant ensures the City's compliance with all government grant reporting and accounting standards while providing expert guidance to staff managing grant awards. This role oversees the full lifecycle of government grants-from accounting setup and administration to closeout and audit-ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Collaborating closely with grant managers, the Grant Accountant facilitates compliance by delivering timely and accurate reports, monitoring financial transactions, and addressing any requirements associated with grant awards. This position also plays a critical role in training and educating grant managers, equipping them to maintain accurate financial records and effectively manage their grant-funded projects.
By driving accountability and fostering a culture of financial stewardship, the Grant Accountant helps the City maximize the impact of government grant funding while meeting all reporting and audit obligations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Pre-Award and Application Support Partner with City departments and the Senior Grants Analyst to ensure grant applicants and managers effectively oversee their departments' grant activities. Stay abreast of federal, state, local, and district statutes, policies, regulations, and procedures concerning grants.
Grant Setup and Administration Oversee accounting for government grants, including creating and maintaining the general ledger in accordance with GASB standards. Ensure grant accounting structures meet grant, accounting systems, and internal control requirements. Implement and monitor procedures to communicate, educate, and ensure compliance with the City's internal policies and applicable grant regulations. Conduct annual reviews and updates of the Grants Managem nt policy and written procedures related to grant administration. Work with grant awardees and administrators to review fiscal year and grant year budgets, ensuring planned and actual expenditures adhere to grant requirements. Implement indirect cost recovery rate accounting processes and oversee the correct application of the City's approved rate. Ensure accurate Local Match accounting and reporting requirements for government grants.
Compliance and Monitoring Conduct spot audits of government grants to ensure compliance with grant and internal control requirements. Advise on and review cash requests for federal funds. Work with financial analysts to ensure accurate and timely monthly close data is entered into the general ledger. Ensure fixed assets purchased with grant funds are tagged and inventoried in the fixed asset system.
Reporting and Communication Ensure accurate and timely submission of required financial reports, including final expenditure reports with granting agencies. Complete the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for