What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant (Accountant III) position at City of Norfolk, VA?
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) is the primary provider of public mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disability services for the City of Norfolk. A continuum of services spans from outreach and prevention through intensive psychiatric care, provided by highly clinically oriented service professionals with expertise in these service areas.
Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.
The NCSB is seeking a Grant Accountant (Accountant III) who performs professional work related to maintaining federal, state, and general fund financial information and preparing financial statements in a health care environment with multiple funding sources and service components.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $54,601 - $62,791
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Manage the complex grant funds.
- Track expensed and prepare invoices for grant expenditure reimbursement and fund drawdowns.
- Prepare and submit reports to grantors.
- Reconcile and close out grants.
- Assist in development of new and renewal grant budgets.
- Enter grant applications, awards, and budgets in the grants accounting system.
- Monitor and analyze program expenses and assist program staff in tracking and projecting grant spending.
- Prepares specialized financial reports to meet various local, state, and federal requirements.
- Ensure compliance of grants with federal and state rules/regulations and grant requirements.
- Assist in preparation of annual workpapers.
- Prepare documents requested by external and grant auditors in conducting grant and financial audit.
- Perform internal audits of programs and /or procedures.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Management or Business Administration.
Three years experience in accounting or finance.
Additional Information & Requirements
Working Hours: Monday through Friday. 8:30am to 5:00pm
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.
Salary : $54,601 - $62,791
