Accountant

Clayton Services is searching for an Accountant to join a thriving company in North Houston. The Accountant will be responsible for the accounting, compliance, and reporting of government grants for the non-profit client.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00/hour

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Managing government grant administration, encompassing tasks such as accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Compiling financial information for grant applications and distributing monthly grant expense allocations.
• Providing requested documentation during monitoring reviews conducted by grant agencies.
• Monitoring expense variances against approved grant budgets, initiating necessary budget revision submissions, and collaborating with departments to address questionable expenditures.
• Timely preparation of invoices to granting agencies in adherence to regulations or contractual agreements.
• Preparing and reconciling accurate financial status reports for grant projects in assigned departments, ensuring review by the Controller, and timely submission to granting agencies.
• Submission of required grant budget revisions.
• Performing general ledger functions as assigned.
• Assisting in monthly and annual financial closings.
• Contributing in preparation of the annual budget and assisting in the annual audit conducted by independent CPA's.
• Completion of other duties as assigned.

Accountant Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge is highly desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Accountant Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related.
• Previous non-profit experience is highly preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably dealing with grants.

Accountant - Immediate need. Apply today!