Grant & Fiscal Program Administrator

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Finance Specialist to provide fiscal support for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s programs and operations in a fast-paced governmental environment.

You will update grant budgets, monitor expenditures, work with the Finance Department to maintain records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while serving a diverse team across counties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of finance and governmental accounting principles.
• Experience with developing, modifying, and monitoring federal or state grant budgets.
• Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements and applicable federal, state, and local compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably MIP.
• Experience with project management software, preferably Asana.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Service oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations.
• Periodically update grant budgets, recommend fund transfers, and monitor expenditures.
• Work closely with H-GAC’s Finance Department to maintain accurate financial records and troubleshoot problems.
• Ensure programs and services are delivered in accordance with the Workforce Board’s directive and compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Read, review, interpret and enact written guidance from state, federal and local governments.
• Review fiscal information and make recommendations that influence system budgeting.
• Communicate updates regarding payments to training and child care providers.
• Track and reconcile scholarship fund balances and obligations.
• Coordinate fund projection tools, dashboards, and tracking systems with Board staff.
• Support team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits.
• Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines
• Work productively with a diverse team of individuals.

Skills

Finance

Governmental accounting

Grant budgets

Compliance regulations

Excel

MS Office 365

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

Tools

MIP

Asana

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Finance Specialist to provide fiscal support for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s programs and operations in a fast-paced governmental environment.

You will update grant budgets, monitor expenditures, work with the Finance Department to maintain records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while serving a diverse team across counties.