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Grant Accountant (Temporary Opportunity)
City of Detroit
Off Chf Financial Officer
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$85,000 - $90,000
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This temporary job involves handling the money from government grants for the City of Detroit, making sure everything is spent correctly, reported on time, and follows the rules.
You'll track spending, prepare budgets and reports, and help with audits to support important city programs.
It's a great fit for someone with accounting experience who likes working quickly and accurately in a public service setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in municipal or public sector
- One year of experience in federal grant management, especially with HUD/CDBG, preferred
- Proficiency in GAAP and GASB standards
- Strong skills in Excel and grant management software
- Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial and grant-related data
- Experience monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance, and managing grant lifecycle activities
Full Job Description
The City of Detroit is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Grant Accountant (Temporary Opportunity) to join the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is ready to make an immediate impact supporting critical grant-funded programs.
This role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grant funding, ensuring compliance with regulations, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
Key duties include budgeting, reconciling grant accounts, invoicing funding agencies, and managing audit preparation.
This role requires strong proficiency in GAAP, Excel, and grant management software to ensure accurate, timely reporting for government funders.
Requirements
- Prepare, analyze, interpret, and present financial and grant-related data
- Monitor grant expenditures, cost allocations, and reimbursement processes to ensure compliance
- Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and templates using ERP Cloud systems and Business Intelligence tools
- Review and manage grant lifecycle activities including setup, post-award monitoring, and closeout
- Ensure adherence to GAAP, GASB, and applicable grant regulations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience (municipal or public sector experience, preferred)
- One (1) year in federal grant management (specifically HUD/CDBG) preferred.
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