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Definition & Essential Functions:
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS GRADUATING WITH
A BACHELORS OR MASTERS BY MAY 30, 2024,
The salary range indicated is the minimum and maximum for the position.
Appointment can be made above the minimum depending upon qualifications,
but is anticipated to be between the minimum and mid-range and no offer
will be made beyond mid-range.
- Accountant I - \$61,412 - \$95,801*
- Accountant II - \$70,969 - \$106,450*
*Per City policies and procedures:\
Rule 4 Section 5: Application of Rates.\
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Full-time employees under the classified compensation plan will be paid
in accordance with their position\'s pay grade.New full-time employees
will start at the minimum pay rate in the appropriate grade unless it is
determined that qualified applicants are not available at the minimum
pay, that an applicant has qualifications or relevant experience that
significantly exceeds the minimum qualifications that justify a higher
starting pay or if the posted job has been vacant and unfillable for a
substantial period of time and deemed hard to fill.\
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Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Grant
Administrator/Senior Accountant oversees the Citys grants and performs
professional accounting duties. Will work with department heads,
commissions, city staff, and grantors.
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FLSA status: Exempt.
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Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks,
knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is
illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions
and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks:
- Supervises, monitors and coordinates city wide administration of
federal, state and/or local grant monies in accordance with
applicable standards, regulations and guidelines. Works with
Department Heads, Commissions and other City staff to identify grant
projects, descriptions, estimates, costs and determine scheduling.
- Coordinates, attends, and participates in City and other
governmental meetings related to grant needs and applications. May
address governing bodies including the City Council, local councils
of government, state and federal officials. Works cooperatively and
maintains liaison with governmental officials and agencies at the
municipal, county, state, and federal levels.
- Supervises, coordinates and/or assists departments in preparation of
requests for proposals and contracts relative to grants, in
compliance with the City of Sierra Vistas Procurement Code and
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Reviews
grant proposals and applications prepared by other City divisions
for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness prior to submittal to the
City Manager for approval. Directs and supervises the auditing,
monitoring and scheduling of grant reports of various departments.
- Prepares financial and statistical reports for departments and
management; maintains or assists in maintaining set of accounts,
including subsidiary, general ledger, budgetary, and control
accounts; records monthly entries and adjustments; assists in
month-end and year-end closings; prepares reports relating to
account status; ensures that bids are properly audited for
compliance with City procedures and legal regulations; performs
reconciliations. Prepares the annual SEFA. Reviews monthly bank
reconciliations.
- Coordinates financial activities for City departments, including
revenue, accounting, reporting, and financial systems control;
assists departments in preparing and submitting budget requests;
prepares monthly grant reports for reimbursement; coordinates
financial accounting information with outside agencies; performs
internal audits to ensure that the City is following sound
procedures.
- Fulfills Citys fiduciary responsibilities for outside agencies the
City is the fiscal agent for.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of:
Generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Accounting transaction practices and procedures and related federal,
state, and local laws and regulations.
State and federal laws, rules, and regulations