Office for Management and Budget Grant Accountant II

Becky - 502-548-8172

Rebecca Jenkins, Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Human Resources | Louisville Metro Government

517 Court Place, Ste 605, Louisville, KY  40202

Rebecca.jenkins@louisvilleky.gov

Job Opportunities: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky

OMB Grant Accountant II

Salary

$25.83 - $25.83 Hourly

Description

• Researches, collects and analyzes financial data and prepares reconciliations, work papers and schedules
  Coordinates grant reimbursement processes
• Prepares and submits required funding source financial reports
• Evaluates program procedures for effectiveness, develops and implements modifications
• Conducts compliance research and reviews for regulatory compliance to federal and state grant programs and projects and coordinates federal and funding source audits
• Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of audit processes and corrective action plans
• Provides technical assistance regarding grant activity, reimbursements and required funding source reporting
• Prepares grant reconciliations accurately and in accordance with prescribed deadlines
• Reviews and monitors reconciliation of grant cost centers and awarded amounts
• Analyzes and audits grant activity for compliance to governmental accounting standards
• Reviews grant related journal entries for accuracy and appropriateness
• Provides technical assistance regarding grant activity, reimbursements and required funding source reporting
• Analyzes accounts, statements and reports to ensure transactions are recorded according to accounting principles and resolves discrepancies
• Prepares correspondence and documents and completes special projects
• Meets with departments and establishes accounting procedures for grants
• Assists in budget preparation and monitors expenditures
• Monitors compliance to grants management policies and procedures
• Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans based on audit findings
• Provides technical assistance to departments regarding regulatory grant compliance and required funding source reporting
• Monitors and ensures departments are meeting funding source financial reporting requirements
• Schedules and performs departmental compliance reviews of grant files and documentation to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinates federal audits and other funding source audits and reviews
• Assists in the preparation of grant applications
• Develops and maintains communication and effective working relationships with metro departments and external agencies and organizations

Minimum Requirements

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Bachelor's degree – Accounting - Business Administration – Economics – Finance - Public Administration - 
  OR Related Field
• Three years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience
• Equivalency:  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial reporting systems and other computer system applications
• Ability to understand regulatory compliance in relation to federal and state funding
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to understand governmental accounting principles and concept