Strategic Project Accountant: Grants, Budgets & Compliance

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Odessa Finance Department is seeking a professional accountant to manage project, grant, and contract financial activities, applying governmental accounting principles to monitor budgets, track expenditures, and support financial reporting for city projects.

You will perform reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support, coordinate with departments, ensure compliance with purchasing policies, and maintain accurate records in financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 2 years accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting for projects or grants.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track operating and capital budgets for departments and projects.
• Prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations.
• Maintain project and contract financial documentation and reporting records.
• Assist with audits and financial reporting requests.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and internal controls.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Budget tracking

Financial reporting

Audit support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Financial systems

Spreadsheet tools

Job description

The City of Odessa Finance Department is seeking a professional accountant to manage project, grant, and contract financial activities, applying governmental accounting principles to monitor budgets, track expenditures, and support financial reporting for city projects.

You will perform reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support, coordinate with departments, ensure compliance with purchasing policies, and maintain accurate records in financial systems.