Staff Accountant

Responsive Recruiter

Benefits : 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, wellness resources

Applicants must be located in Texas. Position will require onsite work one week a month.

General Summary

Responsible for assisting with post-award grant accounting thus ensuring compliance with funding source administrative guidelines, timely receipt of revenue, accurate submission of financial reports, audits and orderly closure of projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual program reports due to federal, state, and local funding agencies.
• Prepare and review all accounting entries (transactions and journals) related to programs. Track and maintain general ledger.
• Stay informed of the Office of Management and Budget Circulars and their applicability to grants management.
• Assist in closing fiscal year end books as needed.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Attend regular staff meetings and financial meetings with the Executive Director, Program Directors, and Director of Accounting.
• Work with Program Directors, accounting and program staff to efficiently and effectively manage their respective program grants as they relate to financial administration. Assist staff in understanding and interpreting funding source and accounting guidelines.
• Answer financial inquiries from funding sources and auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Preferred

Education / Certifications / Licensure Required

Skills Required

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation : $49,000.00 per year

Welcome to Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST)!

CACOST is a private non-profit organization established in 1971 and funded through federal, state and local grants. CACOST currently serves 16 counties via a wide variety of community programs and services. CACOST lives its mission each day, which is to continuously improve the lives of South Texans by providing high quality health care, education, housing and economic opportunities to reduce poverty through services and partnerships.

CACOST is looking for employees who are interested in accomplishing our mission, which can be both rewarding and challenging. We count on our employees to contribute directly to the growth and success of our agency. Because the quality of our staff is the key to our success, we carefully select our new employees. Apply today to join our CACOST family and take pride in being a member of our team.