Grant Accountant
Position may be filled as Grant Accountant I or Grant Accountant II, depending on qualifications and department needs.
Are you passionate about public service and financial stewardship? Do you have a strong understanding of grant accounting, compliance, and project management?
The City of Littleton is seeking a Grant Accountant to join a dynamic and evolving finance team and play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of grants, from application and administration to reporting and closeout.
In this position, you’ll work collaboratively with departments citywide to ensure grants are effectively managed, financially sound, and fully compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. You'll serve as a subject matter expert on all things grant-related, helping the city optimize funding opportunities, streamline processes, and maintain accountability.
The ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact on the city’s financial future. Whether you're early in your grant accounting career or bring advanced experience, we offer an opportunity to grow, contribute, and lead in municipal grant administration.
The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, see the 2025 Benefit Guide.
The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.
Hiring pay range for Grant Accountant I level: $63,912 - $67,276 per year
Hiring pay range for Grant Accountant II level: $73,000 - $76,843 per year
This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 26, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Management
Utilizes appropriate systems and procedures to assist in applying for grant opportunities.
Evaluates grant opportunities presented by various departments to ensure alignment with the city’s grant policy and fiscal goals; makes recommendations as needed.
Manages grants that are awarded to the city utilizing project management skills and best practices.
Oversee financial and regulatory responsibilities for all city grants.
Prepares and coordinates submittal of financial reports per various grant requirements.
Analyzes financial impacts and determines direct and indirect costs to help recapture expenditures.
Works closely with city staff in various departments to monitor grant spending, reimbursement requests, and tracking.
Monitors federal and state grant financial activities to ensure compliance with applicable rules, federal and state regulations, and accounting procedures as part of its overall grant management for operational departments and external agencies.
Provides recommendations, process improvements, and efficiencies on grant policy and procedures
Troubleshoots and resolves grant administration issues for the city specific to grant budgets, billing, and proposals.
Facilitates and assists in the grant closeout process.
Grant Process/Systems Administration
Assists in developing, updating, and maintaining grant administration calendar, and grant applications and proposals.
Compiles information and assists in completing necessary reports and ensures grant expenditures are on track.
Updates and maintains grant reporting systems.
Develops and maintains various grant forms, templates, and processes to facilitate the grants process.
Internal Facilitation/Training
Facilitates meetings regarding project goals, objectives, timelines, budgets, and ongoing grant management.
Assists with the development and delivery of all grants-related training.
Creates, maintains, and updates training materials and presentations for grants training.
May present to various stakeholders including city council.
Performs other similar duties and projects as assigned.
May serve as an emergency worker.
Additional Responsibilities for Grant Accountant II level:
Provides primary accounting functions and financial reporting for all grant administration, monitoring, and compliance activities for awarded grants through their final closing.
Processes reimbursements of grant funds, monitors expenditures and invoices, compiles supporting documentation, ensures compliance with grant provisions, terms, and rates, and enters financial transactions into financial systems.
Audits grant records and transactions, researches and analyzes expenditures and revenues, creates annual grant reports, and closes out grants within financial systems.
Analyzes grant budgets and set up appropriate line items within the accounting systems; and analyze and help departments maximize the utilization of grant funds.
Reconciles routine discrepancies regarding journal and financial transactions, reviews, research, and analyzes reporting errors, and creates reports and compiles supporting documents for corrections within financial systems.
Performs routine audits of financial records and transactions, reviews and matches records and statements to ensure accuracy within financial systems, identifies and researches discrepancies, and resolves or makes recommendations for corrective actions.
Reviews and analyzes routine grant processes.
Assists with maintaining the inventory master list, identifies and records capital assets such as equipment, vehicles, structures, and retail concessions, ensures physical descriptions match records, and compiles supporting documentation.
Assists with conducting special projects with regard to financial transactions, researches and analyzes accounting issues, performs financial calculations, and creates reports and compiles supporting documents for management review.
Ensures compliance and maintains fiscal accountability with regard to rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications for Grant Accountant I:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field; and
One (1) year of full-time professional accounting experience, including financial compliance, federal, state, and/or other grant programs; or researching and compiling statistical information; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications for Grant Accountant II:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field; and
Three (3) years of full-time professional accounting experience, including financial compliance, federal, state, and/or other grant programs; or researching and compiling statistical information; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles (GASB standards, GFOA guidance, and/or various interpretations); ability to create and interpret financial statements like balance sheets and income statements.
Knowledge of and ability to stay current on local, state and federal grant application, award and regulatory processes.
Grant management and project management skills.
Maintains working knowledge of federal regulations governing grants and audit requirements.
Grant accounting and policy analysis; statistical analysis skills.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, and ability to use judgement and reason in decision making.
Able to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines with limited guidance.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Ability to effectively summarize and communicate accounting issues, complex problems and analytics, both orally and in writing to peers and management.
Ability to research and interpret new accounting standards or practice guides and make recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external departments and agencies, including, federal, state, local, and nonprofit agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff including peers and management.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This work is performed indoors in an office environment and teleworking. Physical requirements include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.
The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.
