Project & Grant Accounting Analyst

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Project & Grant Accounting Analyst.

Responsible for maintaining the financials for the District's assigned grants and projects which includes reconciling account balances to the County’s financial system, analyzing project and grant financial data, preparing and maintaining project and grant financial statements, providing financial accounting for grant compliance, developing, and suggesting strategic financial recommendations as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the budgets for grants and/or projects including budget funding and transfers by utilizing the County and District’s financial and project applications.
• Prepare requests for financial funding codes related to grants and/or projects.
• Prepare financial journal entries and financial reports for assigned grants and/or projects.
• Monitor periodic submittal of substantially completed projects to Commissioner’s Court.
• Review capital assets journal entries, construction work in progress, land purchases, and sales.
• Prepare reconciliations related to grants and/or project closeouts.
• Coordinate the preparation for periodic grant audits performed by the State and other granting agencies.
• Coordinate and prepare the monthly submission of grant reimbursement requests.
• Assist with the preparation of interest allocations, periodic allocations related to the collection of impact fees, and preparation of the revenue certification on a quarterly basis.
• Respond to internal and external requests such as those from the County auditor's office, Corp. of engineers, reimbursement requests, etc.
• Responsible for reviewing Capital Assets journal entries, periodic review of “Construction Work in Progress”, “Land” purchases and sales, and “Other” capital assets.
• Act as liaison to the Harris County Auditor’s Office, Harris County Grants Management Office, the County Budget Office, and other District divisions.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
  
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  
  
  

Experience:

• Five (5) years’ experience in finance accounting with a focus on grants and project accounting, developing, and preparing financial reports, and conducting financial presentations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
  
  
  

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Good understanding of financial and grant accounting guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Can work independently with limited supervision.
  
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Finance from an accredited college or university (preferred)
  
  
  

General Information

Position Type, Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per week
• Salary: To be discussed at interview
  
  
  

Location:

• Project & Grant Accounting | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs.
• Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
• Requires extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
• May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.
  
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.