Grant Accountant Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Finance & Banking

Grant Accountant

The Chattanooga Housing Authority seeks a qualified individual for the full-time position of Grant Accountant. Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 31, 2026.

Position Description

The person who holds this position is responsible for a broad range of activities related to the management of the financial aspects of grant-funded projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with grant requirements, as well as other functions contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Finance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements contained herein reflect general details to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relieve others, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Develops, implements, and monitors all phases of grant administration for the Capital Fund Program (CFP), Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)/ Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), and Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grants; develops, updates, and revises budgets for grants.

Compiles data for submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; submits to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners, and other regulatory agencies.

Assures compliance with obligation and expenditure deadlines for all grants and funding sources; draws down HUD funding using the Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS).

Manages expenditures for all contracts with consultants, contractors, and developers.

Maintains separate general ledger accounts for all grant accounts (balance sheet and income statements) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Supports CHA staff when completing routine grant requirements; trains contractors to complete HUD paperwork and pay requests.

Uploads all CFP budgets and budget revisions into HUD's EPIC program; submits annual Performance and Evaluation Reports and grant close-out reports in EPIC.

Performs monthly bank reconciliations.

Creates vendor retainage bank accounts; reconciles payments and authorizes the release upon contract completions.

Maintains CHA's fixed asset schedules and reconciles to the general ledger annually; performs periodic reviews of property.

Exhibits and encourages behaviors that uphold CHA's core values.

Keeps abreast of HUD, federal, state, and local rules and regulations impacting assigned programs and makes recommendations to the Director of Finance.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the CHA Board, employees, residents, participants, landlords (as applicable), contractors, as well as city, state, and federal officials and works harmoniously with community stakeholders.

Attends and/or participates in various meetings related to the CHA as required.

Reports consistently to assigned work location(s) in accordance with established work schedule. Must be reliable.

Provides outstanding customer service by responding to phone calls, emails, and written correspondence in a timely, efficient, and appropriate manner.

Handles confidential matters with discretion.

Performs other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing the CHA's financial practices.

Ability to mediate disputes among CHA employees and other parties; responds quickly to issues or questions.

Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication ability, both orally and in writing.

Ability to make presentations as required.

Ability to prepare and interpret comprehensive, accurate and concise reports and data.

Ability to communicate with people from a broad range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Ability to work independently and in-group settings and use sound judgment in decision-making and problem solving.

Knowledge of HUD and CHA policies and practices including HCVP budgets and…