Grants & Financial Reporting Accountant

Fort Bend; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County in Richmond, TX is seeking an Accountant for the County Auditor's Office to prepare grant financials and monitor related accounts. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA preferred, with multiple years of accounting/finance experience.

You will work with outside auditors, prepare financial reports, and assist in emergency management duties as needed. The position is full-time, with salary based on qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Five years of job related experience, three years accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and other finance-related areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entry level grant financials according to grant contract.
• Monitor and or prepare reports or billings for residual accounts, law enforcement agreements, and other agreements entered into by the County, by ensuring compliance with agency requirements in order to continue maximizing funding for the county.
• Setup grant or other agreements in financial system along with budget, monitor revenue reimbursements, and close out agreement when completed.
• Works with outside agencies and departments on audits when necessary.
• Analyze financial documents such as general ledger, balance sheet, budget, etc. for the County Departments.
• Troubleshoot accounting problems and have corrections made in subsystems or create journal entries to correct the issue if needed.
• Other duties as assigned which can include, working with Internal Audit staff and fee officer departments to maintain transactional data in financial system.
• Assist with preparing various annual financial report audits, working with outside auditors.
• Prepare accounts receivable upload into accounting system for generation of payment and proper recording in the general ledger.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Fort Bend County in Richmond, TX is seeking an Accountant for the County Auditor's Office to prepare grant financials and monitor related accounts. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA preferred, with multiple years of accounting/finance experience.

You will work with outside auditors, prepare financial reports, and assist in emergency management duties as needed. The position is full-time, with salary based on qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package.