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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of accounting experience, including nonprofit grant accounting or fund accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing grant budgets, reports, and reconciliations.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems (e.g., Blackbaud, NetSuite, MIP, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks).
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and federal/state grant compliance preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Commitment to mission driven work and ethical stewardship of funds.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and 2 CFR Part 200 regulations, preferred.
• Experience with indirect cost recovery and funder specific reporting requirements, preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, proactive and performance driven
• Skilled in accounting software, advanced MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and databases
• Ability to interact both written and verbally in an effective manner with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and federal/state grant compliance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and 2 CFR Part 200 regulations
• Experience with indirect cost recovery and funder specific reporting requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of federal, state, private foundation, and other grants, including tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with funder requirements and conformity to 2 CFR Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial grant reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Interpret rules and regulations required by funders and ensure program and accounting staff are updated and informed.
• Monitor grant budgets and ensure expenses are allowable, properly coded, and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Serve as agency liaison with government funding sources and support stakeholders in all phases of the grant application, reporting, renewal, and audit processes.
• Exercise independent authority and discretion to approve expenditures as authorized; assist in preparing and developing budget recommendations for overall agency budget, and make budget recommendations and modifications for all government grants.
• Maintain general ledger entries related to grants, including accruals, adjustments, and allocations.
• Perform account reconciliations for grant accounts, balance sheet activity, and restricted fund tracking.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable for grant-related transactions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit fund accounting standards, and relevant grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance).
• Prepare documentation, schedules, and support materials for internal and external audits, including grant audits and the annual Single Audit.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and detailed records for all grants and funding streams.
• Partner with Program staff to monitor and report grant program performance and spending trends.
• Work with Development/Grants teams to align financial reporting with program goals and funder expectations.
• Serve as a key finance point of contact for funders and internal stakeholders.
• Continuously refine financial tracking systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Perform special projects and analyses as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Multiple Life, AD&D, and Hospitalization in life insurance options
• Retirement options through: 403b, agency matching, and HSA accounts
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities