Grant Accountant II

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The Harris Center") is on the hunt for a dedicated Grant Accountant II. The candidate selected will be Responsible for grant accounting, billing, and analysis to ensure fiscal compliance with grant-funded programs and revenue[1]generating contracts. Works extensively with program managers who provide oversight to grant-funded activities and with representatives from funding agencies. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular funding stream. Must be able to rely on professional judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals.

Your Role in Action:

• Monitors monthly activity on grants to ensure proper account coding and proper use of funds under grant terms.
• Maintains grant files, including contracts, amendments, and closeouts for use in official audit preparation.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and closeout billings as needed for each grant, using various formats as defined by the funding agency, and meeting required deadlines.
• Prepares journal entries as needed to general ledger for proper grant maintenance.
• Prepares audit work papers for independent audit.
• Performs reconciliations of accounts receivable and other general ledger accounts.
• Works with program managers to obtain supporting documentation required for invoice submissions.
• Researches billing or expenditure discrepancies.
• Researches reporting and expenditure eligibility requirements for each granting agency as they apply to each grant received.
• Responds to inquiries from other employees and various granting agencies by telephone or in writing.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President/Controller from time to time.
• Tracks the status of grant invoices produced and collected.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external clients regarding invoice status.
• Collaborates with other team members to ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices and reports to funders.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from accredited four-year college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible is preferred.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience in accounting, with minimum of 1 year grant reporting experience or 2 years public accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, V-lookups, etc.)
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with payroll data.
• Utilize sound judgment and decision-making skills, solve problems quickly and effectively, meet multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy; detail oriented.
• Provide high level of customer service and establish/maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting software

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching - a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• Your Workweek: Monday through Friday, 8-5pm allowing for flexible scheduling
• Your workplace: Embrace the excitement of a field-based role at The Harris Center, offering you the chance to occasionally touch base at our Southwest location (9401 Southwest Freeway) in Houston, TX.
• This posting is associated with position #1326.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.