Senior Accountant (Grants)
City of Charleston
Full-time
On-site
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
$70,542.77 - $84,598.12 USD yearly
Summary
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Examples of Duties
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- 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.
Basic Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in accounting or a related field; and two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
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- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.