Summary
Performs a variety of accounting and financial management duties to support grant-funded programs and activities administered by the Community Development (CD) department of the City of Lubbock.
Essential Functions
- Acquire and apply a working knowledge of HUD federal regulations and TDHCA state regulations pertaining to financial reporting of programs administered by CD;
- Follow City of Lubbock established policies and procedures for grant management, financial processes and records retention;
- Examine a variety of accounting transactions related to expenditures, funds and revenue received for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and state regulations;
- Monitor contractual budgets, expenditures and balances. Ensure that transactions are properly supported, classified, and recorded according to acceptable accounting practices;
- Reconcile reports and prepare routine financial statements, schedules, and summaries;
- Prepare performance and expenditure reports;
- Create funding draws utilizing federal and state reporting systems;
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational events, reviewing and implementing federal and state financial reporting requirements, as updated by HUD and TDHCA, respectively.
- Follow internal control procedures for all departmental processes and practices;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelors degree in finance or accounting, or any related field, or any combination of relevant education and work experience which provides the following:
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of: (1) General and governmental accounting; (2) Financial management; and (3) Budget preparation and development;
- Federal and State grant management;
- Federal and State grant-funded programs and reporting softwarepreferredbut not required.
Ability to:
- Navigate a Windows operating system and utilize Microsoft Office Suite;
- Format reports and documents in accordance with City guidelines;
- Understand requirements for document retention and confidentiality practices;
- Coordinate with administrative staff on internal control procedures and program regulations;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Provide excellent customer service.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Occasionally push and pull objects;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward while sitting or standing;
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing;
- Occasionally reach above, at and below shoulder heights.
