Finance | Senior Grant Accountant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant to provide accurate and timely financial reporting for programs and grants in the Houston area.

The role involves managing grant funding, preparing billings, and coordinating with finance and program teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance, while supporting audits and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or related field.
• Three years of accounting experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License (for related duties)

Responsibilities

• Manage program funding and grant-related general accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly billings and ensure timely submission per grant terms.
• Interface with payroll, shared costs, and allocations to ensure proper funding use.
• Prepare and review reports for Board/Committees and executives.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits and single audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Grant accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Senior Grant Accountant provides accurate and timely reports of financial transactions to internal and external stakeholders. Through the interaction with all areas of finance, the successful candidate will apply generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of statements of activity for the programs and grants as well as monthly billings and restricted asset release. The Senior Grant Accountant will engage a wide range of finance and program departments to provide a clear performance picture across all funding sources that include federal, private, and foundation funds.

Principal Duties

• Manage program funding, private and/or federal funding.
• Manage general accounting activities of program including daily operations, maintenance of general ledger, sub-systems, financial review and analysis to ensure the records are complete, accurate and timely.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and closeout billings as needed for each grant using various defined formats by the funding agency meeting required deadlines and submits billings for grants in a timely manner.
• Interface with greater finance staff for payroll, shared costs, and allocation transactions, to ensure proper account coding and proper use of funds under grant terms
• Prepare reports for Board of Directors and Committees as well as internal reports for department and executive team.
• Report monthly on expenditures and assist in developing overall spending strategy.
• Periodically meet with program director to review solutions for accounting and reporting needs.
• Assist with audits and monitor visits.
• Create and manage budgets.
• Follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Uniform Guidance.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls and established policies.
• Assist with SEFA preparation and Single Audit.
• Assist Financial Reporting team with journal entries, report preparation, and revenue recognition and reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or related field
• Three (3) years of accounting experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Skills Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with federal and private funding contracts and billing.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to research OMB Uniform Guidance, understand, and apply complex federal, state, local, and other laws, regulations and guidelines to various accounting, payroll, and grant related functions and procedures.
• Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups etc.).
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Utilize sound judgment and decision making skills, solve problems quickly and effectively, meet multiple deadlines and to work effectively under pressure in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented and proven results in accuracy.
• Ability to maneuver in various software applications and programs.
• Data entry accuracy and proofing capability.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting software, and Word processing programs.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.