Financial Analyst II (Grants Accounting) @ City Of Atlanta

Posting Expires: 12/9/2026

Salary Range: $63,132.47- $76,000.00

General Description and Classification Standards

The City of Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Senior Grants Financial Analyst-II. This position is responsible for providing advanced financial analysis, monitoring, oversight, and administration of federal, state, and local grant-funded programs.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the effective financial management of grant awards, maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and supporting departments in the responsible use of grant funds.

This position requires a strong understanding of governmental accounting, grant financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with departmental leadership, grant managers, auditors, and external funding agencies

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision with the ability to exercise independent judgment. Receives direction from the Grants Accounting Manager or designee and may provide guidance to junior staff as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of federal, state, and locally funded grants.
• Review grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Track grant awards, expenditures, obligations, available balances, and funding deadlines.
• Ensure grant expenditures are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and properly documented.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile grant financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Analyze budget-to-actual expenditures and identify variances, trends, and potential funding issues.
• Prepare financial projections, expenditure forecasts, and grant performance reports.
• Provide financial recommendations to management to support effective resource allocation.
• Coordinate and support internal and external grant audits and monitoring activities.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and financial records.
• Assist in responding to audit findings and implementing corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with established retention requirements.
• Collaborate with City departments, grant administrators, program managers, and Finance personnel.
• Provide technical guidance on grant financial management, reporting, and compliance.
• Communicate financial issues, funding restrictions, and reporting requirements to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial management tools, reports, and tracking mechanisms
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, specifically 2 CFR Part 200.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and practices.
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, and identify variances.
• Strong understanding of grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel; proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of ERP financial systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with federal grants.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, advanced functions).
• Experience with Oracle or other enterprise financial systems.
• Prior experience supporting audits, including the Single Audit.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely financial reports for management and external stakeholders.