Senior Accuntant / Grants Administrator
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Grant Administrator/Senior Accountant oversees the City’s grants and performs professional accounting duties. Will work with department heads, commissions, city staff, and grantors.
Date Posted
October 16, 2023
Type
Full Time
Location
Sierra Vista, AZ
Senior Accountant / Grants Administrator
Supervises, monitors and coordinates city wide administration of federal, state and/or local grant monies in accordance with applicable standards, regulations and guidelines. Works with Department Heads, Commissions and other City staff to identify grant projects, descriptions, estimates, costs and determine scheduling.
Coordinates, attends, and participates in City and other governmental meetings related to grant needs and applications. May address governing bodies including the City Council, local councils of government, state and federal officials. Works cooperatively and maintains liaison with governmental officials and agencies at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels.
Supervises, coordinates and/or assists departments in preparation of requests for proposals and contracts relative to grants, in compliance with the City of Sierra Vista’s Procurement Code and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Reviews grant proposals and applications prepared by other City divisions for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness prior to submittal to the City Manager for approval. Directs and supervises the auditing, monitoring and scheduling of grant reports of various departments.
Prepares financial and statistical reports for departments and management; maintains or assists in maintaining set of accounts, including subsidiary, general ledger, budgetary, and control accounts; records monthly entries and adjustments; assists in month-end and year-end closings; prepares reports relating to account status; ensures that bids are properly audited for compliance with City procedures and legal regulations; performs reconciliations. Prepares the annual SEFA. Reviews monthly bank reconciliations.
Coordinates financial activities for City departments, including revenue, accounting, reporting, and financial systems control; assists departments in preparing and submitting budget requests; prepares monthly grant reports for reimbursement; coordinates financial accounting information with outside agencies; performs internal audits to ensure that the City is following sound procedures.
Fulfills City’s fiduciary responsibilities for outside agencies the City is the fiscal agent for.
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