Senior Accountant – Grants, Revenue & Governmental Reporting

Overview

Senior Accountant – Grants, Revenue & Governmental Reporting
Finance Department | Full-Time | 9/80 Schedule

The City is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with direct governmental accounting and grant experience. This role supports grant accounting, revenue management, treasury activities, and financial reporting, and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure compliance with GASB standards and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on, senior-level position requiring strong technical accounting skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience in a municipal or governmental environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in audits, grant and special revenue monitoring, financial reporting, and process improvements.

Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in compliance with GAAP and GASB
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including cash, revenue, expenditure, and grant accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR/CAFR)

Grant & Special Revenue Accounting

• Monitor grant and special revenue fund activity to ensure compliance with funding requirements and internal controls
• Maintain grant documentation, including agreements, amendments, reimbursements, and closeout records
• Prepare or assist with state and federal grant-related financial reports
• Support grant-related audit requests and inquiries

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with development, monitoring, and analysis of the City’s annual budget
• Provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and trend reporting to support decision-making
• Support forecasting and long-range financial planning

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare year-end audit schedules and serve as a key liaison with external auditors
• Respond to audit requests and assist with resolution of findings
• Ensure compliance with City policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Recommend and assist in implementing improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and procedures
• Support efficient use of municipal ERP systems (e.g., Tyler Munis or similar)
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and reporting processes

Collaboration & Leadership Support

• Provide guidance and technical support to junior accounting staff as needed
• Respond to inquiries from departments, vendors, and auditors regarding financial data
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Finance Department operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including governmental accounting
• Direct experience with grant or special revenue fund accounting
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, formulas, financial analysis)
• Experience supporting external audits

Candidates without governmental accounting or grant accounting experience may not be considered.

• Experience in a municipal government environment
• Experience with Tyler Munis or similar governmental ERP systems
• Knowledge of Outcome-Based Budgeting
• CPA, CGFO, or progress toward certification
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial data to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Commitment to integrity, transparency, and public stewardship

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Primarily office-based with occasional extended hours during audits or budget season

Applications must be submitted through Government Jobs and include a resume detailing governmental and grant accounting experience.

First review of applications: [ADD DATE]

Position open until filled; may close without notice once sufficient qualified applicants are received.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Please submit resume to thampton