Grants Accountant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on5241, Southwest 24th Place, Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, 33914, United States
About the Town of Fort Myers Beach
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Grants Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Town's grant-funded programs are managed with fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and transparency. The ideal candidate will bring strong governmental accounting experience, deep knowledge of grant compliance, and a passion for supporting public-sector operations through accurate financial stewardship.
About the Role
The Grants Accountant serves as the primary financial point of contact for grant-related inquiries from departments, auditors, and funding agencies. You will oversee grant accounting activities including budgeting, reimbursement, financial reporting, audit support, and regulatory compliance. The role ensures all grant funds are properly tracked, documented, and reconciled in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
You will work closely with department directors and finance leadership to establish and monitor grant budgets, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and funding requirements. A key part of your day involves preparing and submitting accurate grant reimbursement requests to federal, state, and other funding agencies, while monitoring spending deadlines to maximize recovery and prevent the loss of funds. You will also serve as a vital partner in internal and external audits, preparing schedules and documentation to ensure fiscal accountability.
Emergency Response
As an Essential employee, you may be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice to support the Town's operations.
Benefits & Culture
The Town of Fort Myers Beach offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, work-life balance, and future. We provide comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles, covering 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums. Additional wellness perks include employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and gym membership reimbursement.
To promote work-life balance, employees accrue 16 hours of paid leave monthly, plus a sick day and a birthday holiday annually. The Town observes 14 paid holidays and offers flexible scheduling options. For retirement planning, we offer immediate vesting in a 401(a)/457(b) pension plan with employer contributions, meaning employees are vested from day one of employment.
Application & Hiring Process
If this opportunity aligns with your qualifications and career goals, we invite you to apply today. Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and a general background verification.
Veterans' Preference
The Town provides Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and qualifying family members, in accordance with Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines. To claim this preference:
- Notify Human Resources at hr@fmbgov.com at the time of application.
- Obtain the Veterans' Preference Form from Human Resources and indicate your eligibility.
- Submit required documentation (e.g., DD-214 form, VA disability letter, or applicable spouse documentation) along with your completed application.
For assistance, please contact Human Resources at (239) 896-4284 or hr@fmbgov.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Drug-Free Workplace (DFW). We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Excel, Financial Systems, Governmental Accounting, Grant Accounting, Public Sector Finance, Grant Compliance, Uniform Guidance, Fema, Audit Standards, Financial Reporting.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field (experience may substitute).
Frequently asked questions about Grants Accountant at Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
What does a Grants Accountant at Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida do?expand_more
In this Grants Accountant at Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida role, you will establish, monitor, and manage grant budgets in coordination with department directors; track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and funding requirements; prepare, review, and submit accurate grant reimbursement requests to funding agencies; and maintain detailed financial records ensuring audit-ready documentation at all times.
What are the requirements for this Grants Accountant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Grants Accountant at Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field; Minimum of five years of experience in grant accounting, governmental accounting, or public sector finance; Experience managing federal and state grant compliance and reimbursement processes; Pre-employment drug screening; and General background verification.