Lyons, Colorado
Grant Accountant Job Opening in Lyons, Colorado - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TOWN OF LYONS, COLORADO
Job Title: Grant Accountant
Closing: Open Until Filled
Salary: $28.00 per hour (40 hours max per week) with Benefits
Job Type: Full-time (Grant Funded for 2 years, may be extended)
Location: Town Hall, 432 5th Ave., Lyons, CO
General Purpose:
Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Grant Accountant will perform a variety of non-routine and specialized professional accounting duties requiring independent judgment in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as routine accounting duties. Performs work in a complex and specialized accounting area focusing on grants awarded to the Town of Lyons following the catastrophic flood damage during the 2013 Colorado flood. Works as a team member of the Finance Department on Financial Flood Recovery Projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The position would receive general direction from the Finance Director, and serves as an ?at will? employee of the Town.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
(This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required)
Knowledge of 2013 Colorado Flood and the impact on the Town of Lyons with regard to Recovery activities and projects;
Prepares vouchers, journal entries and required reports while working with the Town?s Financial system ? Caselle;
Ensure program compliance with numerous federal, state, and local grants;
Develops and maintains computerized worksheets and accounting related systems;
Provides accurate information and acts as a resource person to auditors and Town staff;
Performs time and cost analysis for various county, state and federal programs;
Maintains general ledger system by preparing original and correcting journal entries to assure all financial data is included and balanced;
Prepares financial reports for internal and external review;
Prepares reports of net expenditures and interfund transfers;
Prepares billings/invoices and follow-up on accounts receivable;
Review transactions and journal entries for appropriateness and compliance;
Answers questions from employees;
Verifies receipt and usage of warrants to assure compliance with grant funding stipulations;
Ensure program compliance with mandated Town policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
Writing, planning, evaluating and/or administering contracts and grants;
Organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines;
Performs related work as required.
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, business administration or a related field. A minimum 2 years of full-time responsible accounting experience and/or, grant/contract program administration experience. A combination of education and directly related work experience may be acceptable.
Supplemental Information:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of professional accounting principles and procedures, especially as they relate to governmental accounting. Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public.
Office equipment directly used:
Telephone, computer, calculator, copier.
NOTE: THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT DESIGNED TO CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Colorado driver's license.
Knowledge of applicable city policies, laws and regulations affecting departmental activities.
The Town of Lyons is a Drug Free Work Environment. This position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
A Driving record will be investigated, and drug test obtained pre-employment
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $28.00 /hour
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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