Sr Accountant

Brazos Valley Council of Governments • Bryan, TX

6d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Finance Department, the Sr. Accountant works under the Finance Director to support the department's responsibilities, focusing on accounting, budgeting, and grants management for a government organization. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of their assigned program’s financial records and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and BVCOG policies including internal controls, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role is integral in supporting financial operations, leading complex accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices for the programs or grants assigned. This is an advanced level position requiring a high level of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, OR minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible senior accounting experience, in a State or Local Government environment.
• Two (2) years’ Sr. level experience in governmental accounting preferably in a State or Local Government environment
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial policies, laws, and regulations,
• Experience in financial data analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details, strong organizational and time management skills, good communication skills, and the ability to write clearly
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in accounting principles related to payables, receivables, revenues, grants, governmental and fund accounting
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently while managing multiple deadlines and grant requirements.
• Advanced skills in Excel and complex financial/accounting related software.
• Ability to interpret federal, state and local regulations and compliance literature pertaining to a variety of programs and maintain compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate preferred
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible finance/accounting experience at a Sr level preferably working in a State or Local Government environment
• Technically adept in financial accounting with strong knowledge of the general ledger and full cycle accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of MIP software

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local regulations regarding grant management, including financial compliance and reporting requirements.
• Examine award documents to clarify guidelines and reporting obligations for each grant received.
• Analyze expenditures in budgets to ensure compliance with program grants.
• Prepares and reviews accounting transactions and journal entries for assigned grants.
• Monitors and balances assigned accounts, including verifying availability of funds, as well as research and analyze variances.
• Preparation of the annual budgets for various programs and grants, and amendments throughout the fiscal year in case of notifications of funding changes by the reporting agencies.
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports including account reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Maintains and/or improves internal controls to enhance compliance, fraud prevention, and financial accuracy.

What This Job Offers

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