Public Assets & Grants Accountant I

Visit Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Independence is seeking an Accountant I – Public Assets and Grants to manage capital asset records, grants accounting, and financial reporting. Under the Accounting Manager, you will ensure GASB/GAAP compliance and support the ACFR and Single Audit processes.

Responsibilities include asset capitalization, grant reconciliation, and coordinating with departments on financial reporting and grant budgets. Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years’ government accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.
• One to three years of professional accounting experience, preferably in governmental accounting, grant administration, capital asset accounting, or financial reporting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Governmental accounting experience and Tyler Munis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain capital asset records in accordance with GASB/GAAP.
• Record acquisitions, transfers, depreciation, and capitalization of assets.
• Reconcile capital asset records with the general ledger and prepare supporting schedules.
• Assist departments with capital project accounting and project closeout.
• Coordinate and maintain capital asset inventory and periodic inventories.
• Establish and maintain grant accounts within the City’s financial system.
• Monitor grant revenues and expenditures for compliance with grant terms.
• Reconcile grant reimbursements and ensure timely reimbursements.
• Support SEFA documentation and City ACFR and Single Audit preparations.
• Prepare journal entries and month/year-end close documentation.
• Assist in preparing schedules for ACFR and related reports.
• Analyze financial data and provide management with reports.

Skills

GASB standards

GAAP knowledge

Grant requirements

Capital asset accounting

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Microsoft Office

Tyler Munis

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Tools

Tyler Munis

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Independence is seeking an Accountant I – Public Assets and Grants to manage capital asset records, grants accounting, and financial reporting. Under the Accounting Manager, you will ensure GASB/GAAP compliance and support the ACFR and Single Audit processes.

Responsibilities include asset capitalization, grant reconciliation, and coordinating with departments on financial reporting and grant budgets. Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years’ government accounting experience preferred.