Grant Accountant

HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER • Houston, TX

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Accountant is primarily responsible for the accounting and financial service functions for programs funded by government grants and other revenue. These functions include preparing financial projections and budgets, managing allocation sheets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state, and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for granting authorities. The position may also be required to verify budget proposals for grant applications. In this position the Grant Accountant supports the coordination of the Grant forecast meetings and monitoring grant reimbursements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• One year of general accounting experience.
• Two years of government grant experience.
• Proficient understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in use of SAGE accounting system, preferred
• Experience in managing government grants, preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Active listener
• Energetic, empathetic, and caring
• Excellent attention to details
• Demonstrate professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential information
• Ability to follow instructions and to adhere to policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlines
• Growth mindset and is a good team player

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned monthly government grant billings to ensure compliance to contract agreement and government regulations.
• Ensure deadlines and financial reporting requirements are met over the life of each assigned grant.
• Coordinate with the Grant Coordinators, Manager and program staff, to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring sub-recipient/subcontract financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
• Monitor sub-recipients. Review budgets and reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and ensure sub-recipients are in compliance with administrative and/or government policies and regulations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the centralized accounting and financial reporting for assigned grant portfolio, including: preparing annual and grant budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next.
• Maintain and verify financial, statistical, or other fiscal records in connection with various local, regional, state, and federal grants.
• Clarify and resolve technical and contractual issues and problems with grants, and guides department staff on grant regulations and use of grant funding.
• Review invoices, travel expense requests and payment documentation for accuracy and proper coding before attaching to monthly grant billings.
• Prepare monthly invoices/billings and ensure funds are received.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof.
• Coordinate with key personnel at all levels of the Agency to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.
• Develop positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight.
• Reconcile assigned Accounts Receivable general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports as required.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Time Away From Work Program, including: Vacation Leave based on relevant professional experience (15–30 days annually for full-time employees; prorated for eligible part-time employees)
• Sick Leave (112 hours annually for full-time employees; prorated for eligible part-time employees)
• Eleven (11) Observed Agency Holidays. Holiday pay is provided to eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work on the observed holiday. If the observed holiday falls on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off, the employee is not eligible for holiday pay.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 125% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of annual earnings for eligible full-time employees after one year of service

What This Job Offers

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