Program Accountant

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a Program Accountant responsible for managing financial activities for various programs. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in nonprofit accounting. You will work closely with program directors to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Prefer candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience. The role involves handling budgets exceeding $5 million and requires some travel. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field.
• Preferred 3 years’ experience in accounting.
• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting.
• Develop program and grant budgets.
• Monitor program budgets totaling over $5 million.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Communication

Integrity/Honesty

Results Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

Tools

Intacct software

Job description

The Program Accountant is responsible for all financial activities and matters of the assigned programs. The job duties of the Program Accountant will ensure that all programs – federal or not – adhere to federal rules and regulations pertaining to financial information. This position aids the agency in determining fiscal matters for both federal and non-federal funding. Decisions on trends and spending habits are part of the environment. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, this person will work closely with the Program Manager and Program Director to make sure financial reports are timely and accurate. This position will manage all of the programs that are assigned to the role from the origination and creation of budgets through monthly monitoring and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting of revenues and expenditures.
• Analyze past and present financial operations, trends, and costs and estimate future revenues and expenditures for the preparation of budgets.
• Develop program and grant budgets and perform budget revisions as necessary.
• Record funds received to the programs/grants assigned to the role.
• Work with Program Directors on a monthly basis to ensure financial information is timely and accurate.
• Assist in aiding the fiscal decision making of the individual programs that are assigned.
• Maintain a multitude of program budgets totaling over $5 million.
• Monitor monthly program and grant budgets to inform the appropriate parties of under and over spending and develop strategies for resolution.
• Keep copies of all contracts for the programs/grants assigned to the role.
• Maintain a calendar of all due dates for reporting requirements for the agency and grants and ensure that all reports are submitted accurately by due dates.
• Stay up-to-date with compliance requirements of federal, state, and local grants.
• Prepare materials for and participate in monitor visits or desk reviews by funders.
• Prepare and submit expense drawdowns for assigned grants.
• Prepare and submit journal entries to encumber or allocate expenses and to re‑class revenue or expenses.
• Meet with Program Directors monthly to review budget vs. actual reports for programs, projects, and grants.
• Attend Finance Department meetings.
• Support the Director of Finance as needed with audit preparation, agency budgets, projections, and other projects as assigned.
• Be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others.
• Protect the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization, including but not limited to client names, services rendered, donor names, investigations, and financial information.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral principles mandatory.
• Take a solution‑oriented approach in interactions and undertakings, promoting collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Integrity/Honesty
• Results Oriented

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business‑related field.
• Experience
  • Preferred 3 years’ experience in accounting with at least 1 year of experience in nonprofit and/or multi‑entity or project accounting experience is preferred.
• License and Credentials
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver license and a clean driving record
  • Valid vehicle insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Preferred 3 years’ experience in accounting including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, revenue and expense coding, and balance sheet accounts.
• Extensive working knowledge of GAAP and the general ledger.
• Experience with computer software (Intacct software preferred).
• A solid grasp of cost allocations and project accounting.
• Experience with Federal grants and OMB circular knowledge.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, and work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Travel Requirements

Travel requirements for the position include 10% local and 10% overnight.