Grant Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Grant Accountant / $23.00 per hr. | Mon -Fri / 8am – 5pm / Onsite

What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $$23.00 per hr.
• Schedule: Mon – Fri / 8am – 5pm
• Location: Downtown Houston
• Contract with career growth and stability
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program

Job Summary
Large government client is looking for a Grant Accountant. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of daily accounting duties and analyses associated with sub-recipient contracts/agreements. Will analyze the financial transactions in compliance with the contract and is able to provide financial guidance to departments to ensure compliance with grant restrictions and guidelines.

• Responsibilities:
  Processing a variety of accounting, reporting, project monitoring, and record keeping. Prepare and submit grants reimbursement packages, draw-down, journal entries, etc.
• Track the progress of projects and activities to ensure the accuracy of financial systems and ensure budgets are adhered to.
• Performs timely reconciliations and keeps financial records up to date.
• Ensure that all accounting transactions are supported with adequate description and documentation.
• Prepare/Review purchase order requisitions and enter purchase order into the accounting system.
• Assists with special projects & must be willing to perform other accounting/clerical/financial job-related duties as assigned and deemed necessary by management.
• Coordinates with other divisions and responds to requests for information.

To interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Establish and maintain various in-house spreadsheet and logs supplemental to the department's accounting systems.

• Qualifications and Requirements:
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or High School diploma or GED equivalency with Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with grant and fund accounting. Experience with a large complex accounting system
• Experience with Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, etc.
• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of job/project ledger accounting and budgeting and its correlation to the general ledger. Thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governmental and not-for-profit entities is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of grant requirements with an emphasis on knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and HUD regulations is a plus. Proficiency in the use of MS Office.

Benefits and Perks:

• $23.00 per hr.
• Medical Benefits
• Holidays
• Training & Growth

Your New Organization:
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $23.00 excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth

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