Opportunity
Clifton School District Civicplus #27-005
City of Clifton seeks Community Development Accountant services for CDBG program
Posted
September 23, 2026
Identifier
27-005
NAICS
541219
This opportunity is for professional accounting services supporting the City of Clifton's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Clifton, New Jersey - Community Development Office - Division of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Community Development Accountant services - Responsibilities include: - Maintaining accounting records for CDBG activities - Preparing fiscal reports, budgets, and financial statements - Ensuring compliance with HUD and federal regulations (including 2 CFR Part 200) - Technical assistance for HUD accounting forms and procedures - Completion of HUD online course training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Extensive knowledge of HUD accounting forms and procedures - Adherence to federal compliance standards - Maintenance of contract documentation for five years for audit purposes - Compliance with New Jersey Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action regulations - Respondents must submit compliance documents (corporate disclosure, business registration, non-collusion affidavit, affirmative action evidence, ADA compliance) - Addenda or clarifications only provided to those who obtain specifications directly or notify intent to respond
Description
The City of Clifton is soliciting proposals for the position of Community Development Accountant for the period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. This is a non-fair and open proposal process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. Proposals must be delivered by October 6, 2026, and the City is responsible for forwarding addendums or clarifications only to those who have obtained specifications directly from the City. The scope includes accounting services related to community development.