Senior/Grants Accountant

Texas College; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas College is seeking a Senior/Grant Accountant for full-time employment in Tyler, Texas. The role reports to the Vice President for Business and Finance and supports the development of financial reports and grant budgets, bank reconciliations, and sponsored program accounting. A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience are required.

DOE salary; background check will be conducted. Qualified candidates will have strong communication and customer service skills, proficient Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of financial reports and grant budgets.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for review.
• Collaborate with Comptroller and Financial Aid Office on reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Activity, Cash flows).
• Assist Sponsored Programs/Grants with grant budgets and updates to PI’s.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Employment Listings: Senior/Grants Accountant

Senior/Grants Accountant

Department: Business & Finance

Salary: DOE

City/State: Tyler, TX

Education: Bachelor's degree

Type: Full time

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Relocation: No

Contact Name: Human Resources

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Description:

Texas College is accepting applications for the full-time position of Senior/Grant Accountant. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills;
• The ability to exercise discernment, to be discreet with confidential/sensitive information;
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm; ability to use a computer, printer, copier, and ten-key calculator.

The individual must pass a background check (will be working with cash and credit cards).

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Business and Finance.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monthly, 12 months.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development of financial reports and grant budgets;
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for review;
• Work with the Comptroller and the Financial Aid Office in the reconciliation of student financial aid;
• Work with designated staff in preparing monthly financial statements(Balance Sheet, Statement of Activities, Statement of Cash flows);
• Work with Sponsored Programs and Grant PI’s in establishing program budgets, regularly review grant budget expenditures and provide updates to PI’s and Sponsored Program Office;
• Prepare annual/quarterly financial reports for the College’s sponsored programs and grants and assist with year-end, grant-end closeouts;
• Prepare requests for drawdown of sponsored/grant funds;
• Assist Sponsored Programs/Grants Payable with equipment orders, collection of bids, quotes, and estimates; assist with the collection of grant –related documents, reports, and requisitions; Reconcile grant travel reports;
• Communicate with students, parents, vendors, and other constituents of the College to resolve fiscal/financial issues;
• Assist with the billing of student accounts during semester/term registration periods;
• Other tasks as assigned.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: Texas College does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. The Vice President of Academic Affairs has been designated to handle student inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and the Director of Human Resources has the responsibility for faculty-staff concerns in this regard. Contact information is: Texas College, Attn: Vice President of Academic Affairs/Compliance Officer, Office of Academic Affairs/Martin Hall 2nd floor, 2404 North Grand Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75702, [phone] ext. 2342 office, [phone] fax or Texas College, Attn: Director of Human Resources, Martin Hall, 2nd floor, 2404 North Grand Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75702, [phone] ext. 2201 office, [phone] fax. If you do not have it, download Adobe Reader here .