Grant Accountant

Integral Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Integral Care is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage complex grants accounting, budgets, analyses, and reporting with a focus on internal controls and compliance. This on-site role serves program staff and supports grant management across the agency.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with CPA/CMA preferred, and at least 3 years of accounting experience including grants experience. Benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, including at least 2 years with governmental or grant-funding programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting of governmental grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections aligned with funding requirements.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for stakeholders.
• Coordinate external audits and assist with audit resolution.
• Suggest improvements to accounting processes and controls for efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with program directors and project managers to align finances with program goals.

Skills

Grant accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Summary:The Grant Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting work related to grants management. This role involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of grant budgets, analyses and reports; establishing and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls within a contract management scope; and preparing and/or overseeing the agency budget in relation to grant contracts. The Grant Accountant work under limited supervision and assist in training contract management for new staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting of all governmental grants, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, including accurate allocation of funds, expenditure tracking, and timely reporting, while providing updates to program staff and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections in alignment with funding and regulatory requirements, while also monitoring budget performance throughout the year.
• Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures to maintain proper internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable governmental regulations, accounting standards, and organizational policies.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they meet government and grantor requirements. In addition, will monitor and reconcile activity of grants and contracts for appropriate recording.
• Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring proper documentation and supporting materials are provided, and assist with audit preparation and resolution of audit findings.
• Continuously assess and implement improvements in accounting processes, systems, and controls to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Work closely with program directors, project managers, and other organizational stakeholders to ensure alignment between financial operations and programmatic goals.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

License:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
• CPA or CMApreferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years with governmental or grant-funding programs. Public accounting background preferred but not required.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $70,759.35 annually.

Why join us:

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.