Grant/Contract Accountant

ENDEAVORS•San Antonio, TX

6d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant and Contract Accountant has oversight, and accountability for the fiscal operations of a Disaster Case Management (DCM) grant serving survivors of FEMA-designated disasters. This position ensures compliance with FEMA financial guidelines, government funding requirements, and 2 CFR 200 (OMB Uniform Guidance), while providing accurate reporting of the efficient use of program financial resources. The Finance Analyst reconciles financial data, prepares billing, and ensures all fiscal activities meet federal audit and compliance standards. This position will be Hybrid, working from our physical offices in San Antonio as well as from your home. On our grant this position will align to the position titled "Finance Manager"

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
EXPERIENCE: 3+ years financial analysis/billings experience.
ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
LICENSES: Driver’s License with clear record.
OTHER: Must pass criminal background checks; must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with FEMA financial guidelines, federal cost principles (2 CFR 200), and government funding compliance strongly preferred.
Experience in grant-funded programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting
Monitor and evaluate all grant expenditures.
Conduct ongoing cost analysis and provide recommendations to Program Leadership and for resource optimization.
Prepare regular financial outcome reports and ad-hoc analyses.
Budget Communication & Modeling
Communicate weekly with Program Managers regarding spending status, and projections.
Develop financial models to provide decision-makers with FEMA-compliant cost metrics and program trends.
Compliance & Fiscal Monitoring
Serve as primary contact for HHSC fiscal monitors and FEMA financial auditors for this grant billing.
Ensure compliance with FEMA Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and other federal program guidelines for this grant.
Supervisor Collaboration
Meet with supervisors monthly to review spending plans and budget accountability.
Provide training and coaching to supervisors and program staff on FEMA financial compliance.
Billing & Reimbursement
Prepare and submit monthly billings to funder and ensure FEMA-aligned documentation supports reimbursement.
Reconcile billed amounts to expenditures, ensuring proper documentation.
Mission-Driven Service
Demonstrate exceptional customer service by ensuring financial processes support survivors, families, and Veterans.
Uphold the mission to “Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Other Duties
Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of program success and organizational needs.