Project and Grant Accountant

Work Performed

• Capital Projects & Assets
• Review and verify construction pay applications for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved budgets.
• Track, reconcile, and report capital project costs, including capitalization upon project completion.
• Maintain capital asset records, including acquisitions, transfers, depreciation, disposals, and physical inventories.
• Cook up asset tracking, inventory processes, and interdepartmental equipment transfers.
• Prepare monthly capital project reconciliations and financial reports.
• Aid in developing and maintaining capital asset policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Prepare capital project and asset schedules for audits and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Grant Accounting & Compliance
• Oversee the setup, management, monitoring, and closeout of grants in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursements/drawdowns and maintain required supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with allowable cost guidelines.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grant-funded programs.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance and accountability for grant funds.
• Track and document grant-funded activities, reconcile grant receivables, and maintain organized grant records.
• Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and assist with Single Audit requirements.
• Additional Accounting & Support
• Assist with annual budget preparation, including maintenance of the vehicle replacement plan.
• Support vendor setup and maintenance, including year-end 1099 reporting.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP with emphasis on governmental accounting.
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), federal and state grant requirements, and Single Audit standards, including SEFA preparation.

Requirements

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) - preferred but not required

Schedules Working Hours

• Full-time workweek is 40+ hours. Hours of work to be assigned by the Supervisor or the Department Director.

Benefits

This position may require 24-hour availability during emergency conditions.