Grant Accountant

Position Title

Grant Accountant - L.C. - Financial Services - Lufkin, TX

Position Number

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General Description

The accountant is responsible for completing complex and advanced accounting functions, with primary responsibility for managing federal and state grants. This position serves as an informational source for all Financial Services staff; monitoring current practices to ensure compliance with regulations; assisting in maintaining the efficient and effective operations of Financial Services. This position reports directly to the CFO but works closely with other accountants, the accounting manager, and all Center department managers and staff to generate timely and accurate financial statements; serves as team leader of projects necessary to improve efficiencies and streamline functions of all Financial Services processes. The accountant accesses confidential vendor, payroll and consumer data; utilizes job-related equipment, including, but not limited to PC, scanner, printer.

This position requires meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when managing financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with award terms and regulations.
• Timely and accurately submit invoices for reimbursement, Financial Statistical Reports, and Financial Reconciliation Reports.
• Support the organization's annual audit by preparing necessary documentation, schedules, and reconciliations related to grants.

• Record grant revenue in accordance with governmental standards.
• Accurately allocate both non-personnel expenses and salaries/wages to grants based on time and effort reporting.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting or Finance or related field such as Business Administration or Public Administration.

Experience

Required: Applicant must have a minimum of one (1) year of detailed accounting experience applying generally accepted accounting principles, meeting routine deadlines, and preparing accurate financial statements. Must have a clear understanding of all accounting processes, including payroll, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing. Must have proficient computer skills, knowledge of basic accounting software and all Microsoft office applications; emphasis on advanced Excel, with ability to use most Functions and build Pivot Tables against exported data.

Preferred: Three (3) years of detailed accounting experience, applying generally accepted accounting principles, meeting routine deadlines, and preparing accurate financial statements. NFP/Government/Fund accounting knowledge.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas drivers' license

Physical Requirements

Required: Use visual and motor skills to efficiently and effectively utilize computer, to complete required reports/documents and to complete analyses of financial data; ability to speak to communicate with public and staff; and ability to lift up to 10 pounds to carry / lift records and supplies.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Some after-hours work may be required. No on-call duties.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and education.

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