Staff Accountant

Green River Area Development District; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Green River Area Development District is looking for a Staff Accountant to manage grants and contracts. You will build and maintain an effective system to ensure compliance with all regulations, support the entire grant cycle, and prepare financial reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least two years of experience managing grants. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and excellent communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience managing grants or fiscal programs (preferred).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an effective system to track grants and contracts.
• Support all stages of the grant cycle after awards are made.
• Prepare and share financial reports with funding sources.

Skills

Grant management

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Staff Accountant

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain an effective system to track grants and contracts, making sure everything complies with state, federal, and agency requirements.
• Support all stages of the grant cycle after awards are made, including maintaining budgets, records, and making corrections when needed.
• Prepare and share financial reports with funding sources and program staff.
• Process payments to subcontractors and reconcile monthly financial activity.
• Keep program staff informed about the financial health of their projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
• Handle grant close-out functions and help prepare budgets for new projects and the annual fiscal year.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource and point of contact for subrecipients, subcontractors, and project partners.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience managing grants or fiscal programs (preferred).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and meeting deadlines.
• A team player who can communicate clearly and work well with staff at all levels.