Senior Grants Accountant- Finance (0225)

Nature of Work

The Coconino County Finance Department is looking for a Senior Grants Accountant to join their Accounting and Audit team. This individual performs technical grant and governmental accounting work of considerable difficulty. Responsibilities include preparation of grant reports, reconciliations, and providing oversight and advisement on federal award compliance. The Senior Grants Accountant collaborates with and supports other departments with grant management. Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society,

Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Come be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Once trained and approved by management, a hybrid schedule of up to 50% remote work may be offered.

Please Note: The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Serves as key staff on the County’s single audit and supports the departments and programs in audit processes
• Assists in the preparation of the County's annual audited financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
• Reviews financial reports prepared by department staff for accuracy and compliance with governmental accounting and federal award principles
• Assists departments with questions regarding grant guidelines, financial reporting, budgeting, federal and state laws, regulations, and County policies and procedures
• Builds and maintain positive working relationships with staff across the County
• Prepares, reviews, evaluates and approves adjustments to the County's financial records
• Monitors and analyzes the integrity of the County's financial records, and tracks corrections and adjustments as needed
• Assists, trains and provides guidance to Business Managers regarding appropriate accounting practices and use of the County's financial system
• Administers internal control policies and procedural guidelines and assists in their development
• Advises Accounting Manager and on significant accounting issues
• May supervise staff
  
  

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting field and three years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budgeting; OR,

Associate's degree in accounting field and four years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budgeting; OR,

Five years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budgeting

Additional Requirement(s)

Technical accounting knowledge and training

The ideal candidate enjoys accounting and reconciling, and is familiar with federal grant accounting and possesses knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The candidate will be motivated to learn the complex requirements of individual grant programs and enthusiastically provide support and guidance to County departments and staff administering them.

Previous SEFA and grant administration preferred.

This position is exempt.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of:
• Principles, practices and techniques of federal award cost principles
• Principles, practices and techniques of governmental and grant accounting and auditing
• Principles, practices and techniques of governmental and grant financial management and reporting
• Grant accounting concepts such as indirect costs, match, in kind, and program income
• Comprehensive framework and development of internal controls
• Federal, state and local laws governing county financial activities
• Personnel management and the principles of positive supervision
• Working knowledge of:
• Practices and techniques of governmental purchasing
• Practices and techniques of governmental budgeting
• Principles, practices and techniques of cost accounting
• Payroll system policies and procedures
• Policies and requirements of grant financial management and reporting
• Skill in:
• Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reporting
• Analysis, evaluation and interpretation of complex financial information
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software
• Ability to:
• Conduct detailed research and analysis of complex financial data and prepare reports and findings
• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and procedures
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Follow verbal and written instructions
  
  

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.