Accountant I (Accounts Payable)

Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board • Austin, TX

1d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Workforce Solutions Capital Area is a nonprofit organization that connects people to jobs and leads the region’s workforce development system. The organization uses collaboration, accountability, innovation, and data-informed approaches to align workforce training and education with local employer needs.

The Accountant I performs professional accounting work supporting fiscal operations and grant-funded programs. The position manages the full accounts payable lifecycle and supports general accounting, accounts receivable, financial reporting, budget monitoring, compliance, and audit activities. It works closely with program and administrative staff to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The role reports directly to the Senior Operations Accountant and offers opportunities to develop expertise in nonprofit, governmental, and grant accounting.

The position requires familiarity with accounting or bookkeeping principles and 3–5 years of accounting experience. A bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework is generally preferred, though education and experience may substitute for one another. Grant, fund, nonprofit, or governmental accounting experience is preferred, as is experience with general ledger accounting, closing processes, financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and audit preparation. The position requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and local travel. In-state and out-of-state travel is optional and project-based. Employment is subject to eligibility verification and a background check.

Requirements

• Familiarity with accounting or bookkeeping principles.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including explaining financial information to non-financial staff.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively while independently managing workload and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; local travel is required.
• Must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must pass a background check that includes nationwide criminal and sex offender history, education and employment verification, references, and a credit check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with accounting coursework; experience and education may substitute for one another.
• Experience with grant, fund, nonprofit, or governmental accounting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of governmental and nonprofit accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) compliance.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience with fund accounting software such as MIP Fund Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer accounts payable and cash disbursements from invoice receipt, review, and verification through coding, approvals, payment processing, reconciliation, and record retention.
• Ensure payments are accurate, timely, authorized, supported, and compliant with applicable regulations, grant requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Procurement to monitor, review, and reconcile outstanding purchase orders, commitments, and unpaid invoices, including follow-up, adjustment, or closure as needed.
• Perform accounts payable month-end close activities, including reconciliations, liability review, accruals, journal entries, and monthly amortization or expensing of prepaid expenses and other applicable balance sheet items.
• Record, reconcile, and classify transactions in accordance with GAAP, grant requirements, and established accounting procedures.
• Complete assigned month-end closing responsibilities by deadlines to support timely monthly financial reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen accounting operations, compliance, internal controls, and efficiency.
• Provide backup support within the Fiscal Department and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level