Grant Accountant

Join a well-established and growing nonprofit organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. With decades of experience serving individuals and families across Southwest Texas, this organization provides essential services to diverse populations, including seniors, youth, and low-income individuals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven team that values inclusivity, community engagement, and professional growth. The Grant Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial operations, ensuring grant compliance, and helping maximize funding to support the organization's programs and services.

• Make a meaningful difference by supporting an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the community.
• Join a growing organization with opportunities to take ownership of responsibilities and contribute to its continued success.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment with interesting and challenging projects.
• Partner with program leadership to help ensure grant funding is used effectively and maximized to support organizational initiatives.

• Manage and monitor federal and state grants, including tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with program directors to review grant budgets, allocate funding, identify eligible expenses, and maximize available grant resources.
• Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure required financial reports and documentation are submitted accurately and on time.
• Generate budget reports and distribute financial information to relevant departments.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain depreciation schedules, prepaid expense schedules, and other supporting financial records.
• Review grant expenditures to ensure costs are allowable, appropriately allocated, and charged to the correct funding sources.
• Identify opportunities to improve grant utilization and ensure eligible expenses are reimbursed or charged to the appropriate funders.
• Assist with special grant accounting projects and other accounting duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of nonprofit accounting experience, with at least 2 years of grant accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant requirements, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with program directors, internal teams, and external vendors.
• Experience with Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• A commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization serving diverse and underserved communities.