Staff Accountant

Clayton Services

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Auditing, Billing, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Documentation, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Government Grants, Government Reporting, Grant Administration/Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
12 days ago
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!

About the Company

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Clayton Services

Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.claytonpersonnel.com