Grants & Contracts Finance Manager

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County, Georgia, is seeking a Grants & Contracts Manager to oversee the financial accounting and administration of Federal and State grants under the Chief Financial Officer. The role collaborates with the Finance Grants staff to ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and grant compliance.

The candidate will maintain grant budgets, prepare expenditures schedules, coordinate audits, and advise on grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business with substantial governmental grant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP in a local government environment.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and maintain deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain budget and financial records for Clayton County grants.
• Prepare Schedule of Federal Expenditures and coordinate the Single Audit.
• Review drawdown requests and process reimbursements.
• Ensure grant reports are current and compliant.
• Coordinate grant activities with annual budget prep and audits.

Skills

Grant accounting

Budget preparation

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Mainframe systems

Accounting software

Job description

Clayton County, Georgia, is seeking a Grants & Contracts Manager to oversee the financial accounting and administration of Federal and State grants under the Chief Financial Officer. The role collaborates with the Finance Grants staff to ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and grant compliance.

The candidate will maintain grant budgets, prepare expenditures schedules, coordinate audits, and advise on grant requirements.