Finance | Senior Grant Accountant

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant in Houston, TX to provide accurate financial reporting and grant management across federal, private, and foundation funds.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/math and at least three years of accounting experience, with proficiency in Excel and GAAP reporting. This full-time position emphasizes internal controls, audits, and timely billings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics or related field.
• Three years of accounting experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with federal and private funding contracts and billing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups).

Responsibilities

• Manage program funding including federal and private funding.
• Maintain general ledger and sub-systems, ensure records are complete and timely.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and closeout billings for each grant.
• Interface with finance staff for payroll and allocations.
• Prepare reports for the Board of Directors and committees.
• Report monthly expenditures and assist in developing spending strategy.
• Assist with audits and monitoring visits.
• Create and manage budgets.
• Follow GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Assist with SEFA preparation and the Single Audit.
• Support journal entries, report preparation, and revenue recognition.

Skills

Excel

Word

GAAP

Uniform Guidance

Grant billing

Federal funding

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Mathematics

Tools

Accounting software

Word processing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Central - Houston, TX 77006; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: 4 Year Degree; Travel Percentage: Negligible; Job Shift: Day; Job Category: Accounting.

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.

Senior Grant Accountant

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

Principal Duties

• Manage program funding, private and/or federal funding.
• Manage general accounting activities of the program, including daily operations, maintenance of the general ledger and sub‑systems, financial review and analysis to ensure the records are complete, accurate and timely.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and closeout billings for each grant using various formats required by the funding agency, meeting required deadlines and submitting billings 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 the Board of Directors and Committees as well as internal reports for the department and executive team.
• Report monthly on expenditures and assist in developing the overall spending strategy.
• Periodically meet with the 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 the Single Audit.
• Assist the Financial Reporting team with journal entries, report preparation, and revenue recognition and reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as required by the 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 and understand Uniform Guidance, as well as complex federal, state, local, and other laws, regulations and guidelines, applying them to accounting, payroll, and grant related functions and procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V‑Lookups, etc.).
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• 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 work effectively under pressure in a high‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail‑oriented with proven results in accuracy.
• Ability to maneuver across 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 applicants must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, providing a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.