Senior Accountant

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?

• Monitor and review grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and regulations for various State and Federal funded grants.
• Enter and maintain project budgets, budget amendments, and budget adjustments; monitor expenses versus budgets to assist program staff with project oversight.
• Prepare and submit timely requests for reimbursements to grantor agencies.
• Prepare and submit grant manual billings and monthly adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Prepare and submit timely interim and final closeout financial reports to grantor agencies.
• Maintain monthly grant schedule of expenditures and monthly grant AR reconciliation for assigned grants.

Key Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to accurately perform multiple tasks & prioritize deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.

Do you have… 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related business field.
• 5 years of experience working with local government and/or nonprofit programs.