Grant Accounting Analyst - FINANCE

Sedgwick County Government is seeking a Grant Accounting Analyst to support its Grant Compliance department. The role monitors grant programs, maintains grant policies and procedures, performs grant accounting and reporting, and administers the County’s Cost Allocation Plan.

What you'll do:

• Assist Revenue Manager with oversight of the grants program
• Document processes, procedures, and grant requirements for all Sedgwick County grants
• Update processes, procedures, and grant requirements as new grants are added or changes are made to existing grants
• Meet with department managers to acquire thorough knowledge of each County grant program and document operational procedures
• Develop and maintain a grants listing and calendar for all County grants that provides deadlines for reporting and other contractual items related to grant revenue
• Document long-term grant award restrictions or requirements
• Update the County website for grant awards on a quarterly basis. Ensure the webpage is user friendly, easy to view, and has accurate and timely information
• Attend grant training in compliance with best practices and auditor/supervisor recommendations
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and procedures as set forth by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ensure compliance with cost principles as set forth by 2 CFR 200-Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards
• Review grants monthly for analysis of revenues and expenditures, investigation of irregularities, and needed adjustments
• Make necessary closing entries for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, public administration, or a related field
• One year of experience in finance, Public Administration, or a related field
• Intermediate excel skills
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial or grant reports
• Three years of experience in Finance, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience with SAP or other accounting software
• Advanced excel skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Public Administration

Benefits:

• Health coverages
• Paid leave
• Regular compensation reviews
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities