Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant Posting Number: 27-008-2915 Closing Date: Open Until Filled General Description The Senior Accountant for the Texas Access to Justice Foundation performs a broad range of professional accounting functions, including maintaining financial records, preparing and analyzing financial reports, and supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies. Working with a high degree of independence, the position applies sound judgment and analysis to provide accuracy of financial information. The role provides guidance and oversight to accounting staff through work review, knowledge sharing, and process improvement. This position is responsible for managing key accounting processes, preparing GAAP and GASB compliant financial statements, supporting grant and fund accounting activities, conducting grantee reviews and analyzing financial results. Success is reflected in strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and responsible stewardship of financial resources. Primary Functions Accounting and Financial Operations Analyze, prepare, review, and record financial transactions to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Manage the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and deferrals Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring completeness and accuracy Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, including trial balance and workpapers Fund and Grant Accounting Maintain and track restricted, unrestricted, and program-specific funds Record and monitor grant revenues and expenses by individual program Prepare grant payment requests and support disbursement processing Assist with time tracking and cost allocation for grant reimbursement purposes Investment and Technical Accounting Account for investment activity, including interest income, fair value adjustments, and amortization Manage lease accounting, including right-of-use assets and related liabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr