Accounting & Finance Coordinator

About Houston-Galveston Area Council   

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.   

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.  

What will I be doing? 

ü Responsible for Transportation Department contract invoice documentation compliance with 2 CFR 200 and other federal funding regulations

ü Field documentation requests from consultants, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and other funders

ü Monitor consultant contract expenditures and provide contract report to management

ü Train consultants on Transportation Department invoicing policies and procedures

ü Ensure contract compliance, assisting program managers and project managers with contract needs, reporting, and scope fulfillments

ü Responsible for understanding TxDOT Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) policies to develop and execute Transportation Department DBE program, which consists of data collection, working with consultants and reporting to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

ü Educate and train consultants on DBE certification and policies for FHWA and FTA funded projects

Key Qualifications

ü Experience developing and administering contract deadlines, maintaining milestone deliverables, and reviewing invoices

ü Strong experience in complex service contracts and reporting on contractor performance

ü Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products or other project management tools

ü Strong communication skills

ü Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities

ü Experience with Federal contracting regulations and flow down requirements (2 CFR 200)

Do you have…  

ü Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

ü 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties