Grants Accountant

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

POSITION ADVERTISEMENT- Non-Represented Opportunity

The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, providing incredible views and comfortable rides through historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA’s system includes 5 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year. 

Non-Represented Employment Opportunity

JOB Title: GRANT ACCOUNTANT

POSITION STATUS:Full-Time

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: exEmpt

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants Accountant is responsible for managing the financial lifecycle of grant funding, tracking grant budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. 

REPORTS TO

Manager of Grants Administration

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB AT TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT

None

essential FUNCTIONS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

• Manage and oversee financial activities for federal and state grant programs. 
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements, regulations, and funding requirements. 
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests and financial reports accurately and timely. 
• Reconcile grant accounts and maintain supporting documentation for all grant-related transactions. 
• Review invoices, requisitions, and expenditures for allowability and compliance with grant requirements. 
• Track grant budgets and provide regular budget-to-actual analysis. 
• Perform budget revisions and amendments. 
• Monitor period of performance and funding availability. 
• Maintain records to support audits. 
• Prepare financial schedules and documentation for auditors and grantor agencies. 
• Coordinate with program managers and department staff regarding grant expenditures, budget status, and reporting requirements. 
• Coordinate grant close-out information; prepare and submit close-out report, follow up with unresolved item(s), if any, through the period of financial acceptance. 
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, compliance issues, and reporting concerns. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Knowledge of government regulations associated with the transit industry 

• Concise oral and written communication skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems. 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 

EXPERIENCE

 A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in working with federal/state grant programs, including submission, grant approval, implementation, closeout, or comparable experience or any combination of education and experience deemed to be comparable.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS

A valid Louisiana Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Normal office environment. 

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position under RTA Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy [“Non-USDOT”]. Drug and Alcohol Testing is conducted under the RTA testing authority in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.