Grants Accounting Supervisor

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Job Information

Title:

Grants Accounting Supervisor

Market Range:

MR19

Approved Date:

5/5/2021 2:34:02 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M1

Career Level Description:

Management Level 1

Job Code:

100401

Job Family:

Fiscal and Business Management

Sub Family:

Financial Planning and Analysis

Primary Purpose

Provides leadership, coordination, administration, fiscal management, and oversight of pre-award and post-award activities for all grant-funded projects for the department and supervises senior accounting technicians. Manages the review system for all potential grant applications for competitive grants proposed by the department.

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Oversees grant administration, including guiding and assisting divisions in the development of grant budgets, tracks grant revenue, and prepares all required reports.                                          

1

25%

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Performs and provides leadership/management oversight for pre-award development and post-award administration and processes for the department by fiscally establishing grant to including drafting Board Of Commissioners agenda item(s).

2

15%

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Ensures, through appropriate communications, compliance with grant specifications as well as cooperative development of the direction, goals, and objectives of grants with program management.

3

10%

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Coordinates and maintains grant accounting and reports, verifies all expenditures are complete and reconciled to the general ledger and complies complex grant expense reports as required by the grantors. Tracks revenue receipt.                           

4

20%

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Provides technical assistance with grant accounting support by uploading and maintaining grant budgets in accounting system.  

5

10%

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Ensures recipient and sub recipient monitoring of grant fund expenditures.

6

10%

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Provides staff support through effective supervision, coaching, and performance management.  

7

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M1

Career Level Description:

Management Level 1

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Plans and establishes operational objectives for a team of support employees within a Work Group.

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Typically does not have budget accountability but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff).

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Responsible for making basic improvements to processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group or team.

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Communicates within and outside the Work Group.

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Explains policies, practices, and procedures and may justify and gain cooperation of other parties.

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Supervises support roles. Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

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Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced experience.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

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Three years of experience in accounting

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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2 Years

Supervisory experience

And

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2 Years

Grants accounting or grants management experience

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Supervision skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor.

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Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.

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Strong organizational and time management skills.

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Strong computer proficiency in computerized accounting systems required. 

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Thorough knowledge of applicable County, State and Federal policies.

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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Builds and develops strong interrelationships with funders, agency representatives and other collaborating institutions.

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Knowledge of government and foundational granting requirements, and grants administration.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.  Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.  Perceives, assesses, and positively influences one's own and other individuals’ emotions.

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Consulting

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of work to advise others across the organization on critical issues.

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X