Federal Grants Finance Analyst – Austin

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for

Paid Holidays

Longevity Pay

Vision

Dependent Optional Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Health & Dependent care flexible spend

accounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin, TX seeks an experienced finance professional to manage federal grant reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. You will review payment data, reconcile grant awards monthly, and prepare USDA reports.

The role involves developing budgets and assisting in grant management with strong Excel and data modeling skills. The ideal candidate brings a BS in accounting/finance, 3+ years of experience, and a CPA or master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; one year of related work may substitute for one year of college.
• Minimum three years in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA can substitute for degree/experience; preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Review payment data and prepare reports to monitor the financial performance of federal grants.
• Ensure accurate accounting by reconciling grant awards monthly.
• Prepare required federal grant reports for USDA.
• Prepare periodic budget and financial reports, including status updates, reconciliations, adjustments, projections, and journal entries.
• Conduct annual Management Evaluation of the Education Service Center (ESC).
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports for management and the agency.
• Assist in the grant management of the federal awards.
• Develop, monitor, and assist in the development of the federal and state budget for federal grant awards.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for state and federal audits.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Data modeling

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

CPA license

Tools

USAS

CAPPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin, TX seeks an experienced finance professional to manage federal grant reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. You will review payment data, reconcile grant awards monthly, and prepare USDA reports.

The role involves developing budgets and assisting in grant management with strong Excel and data modeling skills. The ideal candidate brings a BS in accounting/finance, 3+ years of experience, and a CPA or master’s degree is a plus.