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

About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than7million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

• 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.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge in 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

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or relatedfield of study
• 5years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.