Now Hiring: Grant Accountant

Job Title: Grant Accountant

Location: Houston, TX 77002

Shift: 

• Monday–Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm 
• Position expected to last through December 31st 

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Are you an experienced Accountant with job description writing looking for a  full-time Accounting opportunity with a reputable government entity? We’re hiring a Grant Accountant to join our client’s team.

If you're dependable and detail-oriented, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing: 

• 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 spreadsheets and logs supplemental to the department's accounting systems.

 

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or High School diploma or
• GED equivalency with Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.

Preferences:

• 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.

Why Work With Openwork?

• Competitive pay and weekly paychecks

• Stable, Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours

• Long-term opportunities 

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits available

• Be part of a team that truly values your contributions

 

Click Apply Now to be considered for the Grant Accountant position in Houston, TX. You can also visit www.openwork.com to explore more openings.

 

Take the next step in your career with Openwork—where great people find great opportunities.

 

About Openwork:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future together.

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