City of Amarillo · 2 days ago
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT/GRANT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Amarillo is committed to providing high-quality services to the community and is seeking a Financial Accountant/Grant Compliance Specialist. This role is responsible for the preparation and administration of the Amarillo Public Health’s budget and finances, including grant writing, financial reporting, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
GovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Performs all department accounting and budgetary duties, including routine internal audit and analysis of department financial operations
Writes departmental grants, in collaboration with department director or designee
Ensures all grants are written and submitted to grantors by the deadline
Accurate and timely financial, technical, and administrative work directed toward improving organizational objectives
Monitor transactions, research discrepancies, and reconcile department accounts
Perform department account analysis, make adjustment entries, and prepare financial reports
Maintains all department program draws
Preparation and oversight of the department’s annual budget for all programs, in collaboration with the department director
Assist with payroll
Assist internal and external auditors
Complete and submit all department accounting reports required by the state and federal governments
Prepares all department payments in coordination with the Health Informatics Technician
Prepares and revises departmental budget requisitions
Prepares purchase requisitions and reconciles purchasing cards, in coordination with Health Informatics Technician
Maintains procedures to accurately track and monitor department financial/accounting transactions
Supports program managers in reporting program deliverables to the grantor
Provides training and guidance for internal staff related to proper timecard preparation and timekeeping procedures
Maintains a variety of databases and monitoring reports on a scheduled and unscheduled basis (Example, but not limited to: State public health grant, reports, daily and monthly time records with prorated personnel costs, and department activities reports)
Serves as the department’s Davis-Bacon Labor Compliance Officer, pulling current wage determinations, conducting pre-construction meetings with contractors, overseeing monthly certifications, and ensuring contractors abide by payroll requirements, as needed for federal grants
Prepares and provides training for subgrantees related to required documentation and processes for grant reimbursement, as needed
Regularly reports and presents budget status, updates, and projections to each program manager, department director, and assistant director (Monthly leadership budget meeting)
Works closely with the Accounting Department’s Grants Manager to fulfill all grant reporting and audit requirements related to Amarillo Public Health’s grant programs in a timely manner
Works closely with and communicates consistently with program managers to develop a uniform system to track program budgets and appropriately administer and reconcile program budgets
Recommends corrective actions as appropriate
Performs administrative duties as needed to support the department's operations
Works with various software packages, including Workday, Monday.com, Microsoft Office, etc
Sets up, revises, closes, and audits project budgets and funding involved. Accounts for all funds involved in a project from the planning stage to closure
Designs, prepares, and directs the preparation of reports (financial and others) and other written materials
Designs internal accounting procedures, spreadsheets, and forms to conform to City requirements and department priorities
Researches, analyzes, and audits construction budgets on projects funded with local, state, and federal funds
Seeks out and recommends grant opportunities
Records retention duties include ensuring record retention rules and regulations are followed, preparing destruction notices for records to be destroyed, and monitoring and auditing programs and files to ensure compliance with record retention rules
Work requires independent action and an ability to comprehend and apply state and federal regulations and guidelines
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
Valid Texas driver's license required
Expertise in generally accepted accounting principles and practices
Ability to manage complicated grant accounting and budgetary processes
Ability to learn new software and improve procedures with existing software
Strong verbal and written communication skill
Ability to operate basic office equipment including copy machines, multi-line telephone systems, etc
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team
Must be a team player who is also self-directed and can work independently
Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, etc
Basic word-processing and data entry skills, database management, spreadsheets and graphic presentations required
Must demonstrate strong organizational skills with clear attention to detail
Must be able to meet deadlines and perform tasks efficiently and accurately
Must possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in need
Preferred
One to three years of related job experience is preferred
CPA preferred
Ability to type 35 wpm is preferred
Company
City of Amarillo
City of Amarillo is a government organization that offers a range of public services for the improvement and development of the region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Gagnon
CIO
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