Financial Analyst, Sr. (Grants Accounting)

Job Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $54,525.35 - $72,682.62

General Description

The Grants Accounting division is responsible for grants related finance and accounting, reporting and audit functions for the City of Atlanta’s Controller’s office. This office is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to perform post-award financial and accounting processes for grants, reporting and all activities involved with the Single Audit.  This includes budget monitoring, accounting transactions and reconciliations, draws and accounts receivable, and working with various type of grants. Enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal guidelines (2 CFR Part 200), federal agency guidance and the supplemental guidelines.  Establishing a working collaborative relationship with the various departments and agencies will be required to be successful in this job.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. 

• Provide departmental assistance to ensure compliance with the City of Atlanta and the Department of Finance’s policies and procedures and ensure the accurate and timely recording of financial information in the City’s accounting system. 
• Coordinate with the various program managers and departments as necessary, for the efficient and effective financial management of grants.
• Assist in the preparation of legislation, review grant acceptances and legislative resolutions and ordinances. 
• Manage spending of various grant awards to ensure that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable and allowable according to all federal, state and local regulations.
• Review and approve assigned award/grant budgets, drawdowns, invoices, revenue and disbursements pertaining to grants.
• Assist in monitoring departmental grant activities by performing grant reconciliations and analytical reviews of grant accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and submit journal entries as required.
• Prepare accurate required reports for timely submission to awarding agency.
• Assist with the grants closeout process by identifying potential grants for close-out and analyzing General Ledger balances. 
• Assist in the year-end process.  Analyze revenue and expenditure activities at year end for any unusual differences. Prepare year-end analysis of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations in accordance with GASB reporting requirements. Complete tasks supporting year-end activities.
• Assist in the facilitation of the Single Audit and issuance of the Single Audit report to meet the annual audit deadlines. Help monitor and facilitate other audits of department grants required by federal, state, and local regulations and grant agreements. Review findings noted during the various audits, coordinate departmental responses and assist departments as needed to address and/or resolve findings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of federal grant guidelines as they pertain (2 CFR Part 200)
• Intermediate level skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems, preferably in Oracle
• A BS Degree in Accounting, plus a minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a government setting
• 4+ years of working with federal grants
• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent communication skills