Grants Accountant I — Government & Not-for-Profit Budgets

Harris County; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harris County Housing & Community Development is seeking an Accountant I to perform entry-level professional accounting tasks for grant and sub-award projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring accurate budgets and compliance. Under supervision, you will prepare journal entries, process reimbursements and vendor requisitions, and support the auditors with timely, accurate financial information.

The role requires knowledge of GAAP for governmental/non-profit entities, familiarity with grant

Qualifikationen

• GAAP knowledge for governmental and not-for-profit entities.
• Knowledge of grant requirements, especially 2 CFR 200 and HUD CDBG-DR regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Aufgaben

• Prepares and processes budget transfers and related transactions after review and approval by senior accountants or managers.
• Assists with the review and processing of reimbursement requests from the granting agency and prepares journal entries.
• Prepares and processes requisitions/POs for sub-recipient and vendor agreements in STARS.
• Performs reconciliations of budgetary and reimbursement information.
• Ensures all accounting transactions are supported with adequate description and documentation.
• Tracks progress of projects and ensures budgets are adhered to.
• Maintains in-house spreadsheets and logs supplemental to accounting systems.
• Coordinates with divisions and responds to information requests.
• Collaborates with Harris County Auditors and Purchasing for invoice coordination and postings.
• Assigns and uses account codes for programs, services, and funds; monitors procurement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Planning & organization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Associates degree in Accounting or Finance

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

PeopleSoft

Pivot Tables

V-Lookup

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Harris County Housing & Community Development is seeking an Accountant I to perform entry-level professional accounting tasks for grant and sub-award projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring accurate budgets and compliance. Under supervision, you will prepare journal entries, process reimbursements and vendor requisitions, and support the auditors with timely, accurate financial information.

The role requires knowledge of GAAP for governmental/non-profit entities, familiarity with grant