Grant Compliance & Accounting Specialist

First Presbyterian Church; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church in Dallas seeks a Grant Compliance & Accounting Coordinator to oversee post-award financial management, compliance, and grant billing for HUD, ESG, CoC, and other funding streams.

The role ensures timely reimbursement, accurate AR, and audit-ready documentation, coordinating with Finance, Housing, and Program leadership to optimize grant utilization and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years in grant accounting, grants management, or nonprofit/government funding.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and HUD regulations.
• Experience with grant drawdowns, reimbursements, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, analytics).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit grant reimbursement requests, invoices, and drawdowns per grant agreements.
• Manage grant accounts receivable, track receivables, and reconcile funding with the general ledger.
• Maintain grant receivable schedules and monitor cash flow and funding status by grant.
• Monitor compliance with grant regulations and assist with internal controls and audit readiness.
• Prepare grant-related financial reports, variances, and funding analyses for leadership.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure eligible expenses are captured.
• Coordinate with external funders and support monitoring visits and audits.
• Train staff on grant requirements and documentation standards.

Skills

Grant accounting

Compliance management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

First Presbyterian Church in Dallas seeks a Grant Compliance & Accounting Coordinator to oversee post-award financial management, compliance, and grant billing for HUD, ESG, CoC, and other funding streams.

The role ensures timely reimbursement, accurate AR, and audit-ready documentation, coordinating with Finance, Housing, and Program leadership to optimize grant utilization and reporting.