Grant Accountant — Nonprofit Finance & Compliance (Hybrid)

Houston Area Women's Center, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Job summary

Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage accounting for government grants and other revenues. The role includes budgeting, grant billing, compliance, and financial reporting, with a hybrid work model in the Houston area.

You will coordinate with grant staff, review budgets, monitor sub-recipients, and ensure timely reporting and fund utilization. AAccounting/GAAP knowledge and SAGE experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• One year of general accounting experience
• Two years of government grant experience
• Proficient understanding of GAAP
• Experience using SAGE accounting system preferred
• Experience managing government grants preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly government grant billings to ensure compliance with contract and regulations
• Ensure deadlines and financial reporting requirements are met over grant life
• Coordinate with Grant Coordinators, Manager and program staff to ensure transactions are properly recorded
• Monitor sub-recipients; review budgets and reimbursements for appropriateness
• Plan and coordinate centralized accounting and financial reporting for grant portfolio
• Maintain and verify financial records for various grants
• Clarify and resolve grant issues and guide staff on grant regulations
• Review invoices and travel expense requests for accuracy and proper coding
• Prepare monthly invoices/billings and ensure funds are received
• Prepare fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensure timely submission
• Coordinate with agency personnel to ensure proper expenditure of grant funds
• Develop relationships to foster grant coordination and oversight
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable monthly
• Compile statistical/financial/auditing reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE accounting system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage accounting for government grants and other revenues. The role includes budgeting, grant billing, compliance, and financial reporting, with a hybrid work model in the Houston area.

You will coordinate with grant staff, review budgets, monitor sub-recipients, and ensure timely reporting and fund utilization. AAccounting/GAAP knowledge and SAGE experience are preferred.