Grants Accountant - Public Finance & Compliance

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County is seeking an Accountant to support responsible, transparent, and ethical management of public resources. This role focuses on grant accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

You will prepare journal entries, monitor grant expenditures, assist with audits, and contribute to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, working with the Auditor's Office in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree.
• Requires two years’ experience in government accounting or closely related finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations for grant-related funds.
• Maintain grant budgets, including creation of budget reports for new grants, and financial tracking schedules to ensure expenditures align with funding requirements and approved allocations.
• Prepare and submit financial reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests to granting agencies in compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Monitor grant expenditures and balances to ensure proper use of funds and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with the Grants Administration and various other County departments to ensure timely reporting and resolution of financial issues.
• Assist with audits, monitoring visits, and financial reviews by providing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and organized records for all grant financial activities in accordance with county policies and grantor requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures to improve grant accounting processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Participate in grant closeout activities, ensuring all financial obligations are met and reports submitted.
• Assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Galveston County is seeking an Accountant to support responsible, transparent, and ethical management of public resources. This role focuses on grant accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

You will prepare journal entries, monitor grant expenditures, assist with audits, and contribute to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, working with the Auditor's Office in a government setting.