Understands and follows reporting requirements and guidelines for each grant received. Employs accounting, communication and organizational skills to manages grant draws and funds received from grants by tracking activities. Performs reconciliation of grant expenditures and revenues. Closes out grants following City, County, State and Federal guidelines. Utilizes grant management system module in City of Boise’s database. Adheres to grant compliance regulations. Works with grant owners to understand and adhere to compliance regulations. (60%)

Assists the department with the steps to determine if funding opportunities fall in the definition of a donation or a grant, and if they meet threshold requirements. Assists project managers as they prepare grant applications. Coordinates the approval process for various grants ensuring deadlines are met and required approvals are received. Prepares grants for Grant Committee and City Council approval. (20%)

Represents the department in meetings and conferences. Provides updates to management. Compiles internal and external grant audit information and facilitates audit meetings. Collaborates with internal city departments for grant set up and monitoring. Considers impact of decisions on other departments or areas and informs managers of important issues or problems. Maintains grant documentation in accordance with City, County, State, and Federal policies. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting-related work, including reconciliation across various systems and/or transaction sets or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Functional knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting; techniques and methods used in sound business practices.

Ability to communicate and coordinate with various operational teams; operate specialized accounting/budgeting software; prepare concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies; prioritize own workload in order to meet various deadlines; read, understand, and follow policies and procedures; work independently and in a team environment using appropriate discretion and judgment; perform accounting operations and complex account adjustments; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City of Boise employees and the public; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with work experience in governmental accounting and two years of grants management procedures. Experience in grants management.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Credit History Check

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare- ZERO premium medical coverage for you and your family:

• Low-cost dental and vision options.
• Post-employment health savings account.

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
• Alternative transportation incentives.

• 8 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 11 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Six weeks Parental Leave

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.