ARPA Grants Accountant

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * BBA or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning, majoring in Accounting or closely related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree) * Ability to communicate in a clear, businesslike manner (written and oral) * Ability to prioritize obligations in order to consistently meet deadlines * Proficiency in Microsoft Office products * Exposure to governmental accounting preferred, but not required * Minimum of one year experience in financial field * Legible penmanship required * Ten-key by touch * Ability to operate standard office machines * Prior grants experience preferred PRIMARY DUTIES: * Administer all ARPA grants for the county.
* Oversee budget preparation before grants are submitted to Commissioners' Court for approval.
Review and authorize grant expenditures before budget is allowed to be charged.
Communicate with grant program managers on disallowable and ineligible costs.
* Assist departments applying for grants in creation of budgets.
Determine appropriateness of grant spending as it relates to the County.
Provide accurate figures and sound estimates for correct budgets.
* Extract from General Ledger all pertinent information for creation of grant expenditure reports.
Create journal entries to correct any errors/record additional expense.
* Monitor legislation and grantor updates to identify laws/pronouncements that fiscally impact the County's operations, advise County Auditor regarding compliance.
Perform analytical studies.
Draft policies and procedures for Auditor approval.
* Assist Fiduciary Compliance Supervisor in creation of SEFA/SESA.
\*\*This is a grant funded position.
\*\* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,591.
00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Experience level: * 1 year Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Accounting: 1 year (Required) * GAAP: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person