Grant Accountant #2305-221100-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Under general supervision, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Grant Accountant performs professional accounting duties in the creation and maintenance of accounting records, the analysis of financial transactions, the verification of accounting records and financial data, and the asserting of compliance with established laws, procedures, and policies as related to financial reporting.

• Assists Supervisor and other staff in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and analysis under CATS established closing schedule.
• Performs specialized accounting tasks for CATS grants and financial reporting; prepares grant draws, analyses, and verifies grant accounting records and financial data; ascertains compliance with established grant accounting principles, procedures, and policies.
• Conducts month-end grant and account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance for cash, account receivables, revenue, and expenses as needed.
• Reviews grant related invoices, for expenditures that are allowable and comply with grantor regulations.
• Analyzes variances between actual and budgeted expenses and recommend corrective action.
• Applies the principles of accounting practices to maintain the accounting system; interprets accounting system policies and implements accounting procedures, records financial transactions as related to grant and financial reporting.
• Assists with the preparation of grant related reports such as Federal Financial Report (FFR) and Schedule of Federal and State Financial Assistance Report (SEFSA)  
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing G/L account information.
• Maintains subsidiary schedules and reconciles general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting transactions, and resolving discrepancies for FMS, Peoplesoft, and other CATS and contractor 3^rd party systems.
• Reviews Summary Bills for accurate allocation, classification, and billing such as Interdepartmental Charges, Utilities and Telecommunication
• Reviews transactions for technical accuracy and completeness against the general ledger account entries for relevant support documentation and classification.  
• Prepares monthly journal entries required to adjust accounting records to properly account for accruals.
• Participates and helps coordinate external reporting, i.e., National Transit Database, Cost Allocation Plan, Urban Operating Statement, CATS TRAX, American Bus Benchmarking Group (ABBG), Benchmarking Group of North American Light Rail Systems (GOAL), as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting and grant accounting
• Considerable knowledge of general methods for analyzing data generated by the various financial systems
• Ability to analyze financial transactions, understand Federal, State, and local financial regulations
• Ability to analyze complex administrative/financial issues and prepare effective recommendations and solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (Pivot Tables and Power Pivot) experience using spreadsheets, databases, and reporting systems
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform and interpret statistical compilations and investigate variances
• Ability to be detail-oriented, ensure reporting accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field  
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in various facets of financial reporting, internal controls, accounting principles and analysis. Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting, Federal, State and Local regulations 

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.