Grant Accountant

CFS

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Receivable, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Early Intervention, Executive Assistant Skills , External Audit, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Government Grants, Government Reporting, Grant Financials, Intuit Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Reimbursement, State Government, Stewardship, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
12 days ago

Grant Accountant - (Grant Experience Required)
Compensation: $90K -$110K / Hybrid Schedule


CFS is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who will report directly to the CFO. In partnership with the CFO, this position is responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and compliance. S/he has a persistent focus on the organization's stewardship, transparency, and accountability as critical to mission and strategic objectives. The successful applicant will have prior experience in Not-For-Profit accounting and a general knowledge of government grants, reporting, and compliance.

Grant Accountant Responsibilities And Duties:



  • Establish and manage effective and efficient accounting processes that enable optimization of procedures and ensure accuracy of general ledger and subledger accounts.

  • Implement and manage any additional accounting processes as assigned.

  • Assist auditors during preparation for audit and field work.

  • Monitor the month and year-end closeout accounting entries and schedules in line with the monthly close calendar.

  • Attend and participate in meetings and committees as appropriate.

  • Maintain effective communication and coordination with organization personnel, departments and managers.

  • Collaborate with program directors, managers and staff to help ensure the ongoing success of agency programs.

  • Ensure that all employees are well informed of accounting processes and procedures.

  • Appraise the agency's financial position and issues periodic reports, including reports required by regulatory agencies, including all Early Childhood Intervention Grant financial reporting and other grant reporting. Summarizes and forecasts agency activity and financial position.

  • Assist CFO with annual external audits and monitoring visits; Coordinates the annual financial audit ensuring that information is provided to external auditors timely and that any audit issues are communicated and resolved appropriately.

  • Assist CFO with any state and government audits.

  • Establish and handle effective and efficient claims processes, ensuring timely reconciliations and accuracy of general ledger accounts related to federal and state programs as well as subledgers.

  • Prepare monthly reimbursement requests for federal and state programs.

  • Prepare general ledger entries for receivables and revenue.

  • Maintain schedule of federal and state expenditures.

  • Maintain all required grant documentation.


Grant Accountant Required Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's Degree.

  • 5+ years' experience in NPO or audit setting.

  • Prior experience in Not-For-Profit accounting.

  • Knowledge of government grants reporting and compliance.

  • Knowledge of month-end close tasks.

  • Experience with computerized ledger systems, familiarity with QuickBooks a plus.

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel.

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/