The
Travis County Auditor’s Office has an opening in its Grants Auditing Division for an individual wanting to work in a progressive, challenging, and team-oriented work environment. This position reports to the Grants Financial Audit Manager of Travis County, which is a billion-dollar local government organization with approximately 6,000 employees. We offer a competitive salary together with a stable work environment, no routine overnight travel, casual dress attire, professional development, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation per year, excellent pension plan, and an extensive benefits package. We offer a flexible work schedule and a work environment that is primarily remote. Applicant must reside or be willing to relocate to Travis County or the surrounding area.
Position SummaryOur team needs a cross-functional person, who can see the big picture as well as mind the details. This person performs accounting and reporting tasks for grants awarded to the County, including account analysis, journal entries, and developing financial statements.
- Ensures compliance and maintains fiscal accountability regarding rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable laws, OMB circulars, contracts, and entity specific policies.
- Reviews grant documentation to ensure that each grant is within budget and following specific grant restrictions involving varying fiscal years.
- Reconciles a variety of grant financial records and information; maintains appropriate grant back-up documentation.
- Performs grant related post award functions including reconciliations, budget carryover and closeout functions as required by grant and contract administration.
- Conducts audit of actual expenditures to ensure spending is within approved budget and revenues are on course to meet estimates.
- Conducts special projects regarding grants, researches and analyzes issues, performs complex financial calculations, and creates reports and compiles supporting documents for management review.
- Prepare and submits monthly/quarterly invoices to various State/Federal agencies for reimbursements.
- Ensures that sub-recipients are meeting their ongoing contract responsibilities with audits/monitoring visits.
- Maintains continuing educational proficiency in grant regulations and program development skills.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Strong understanding of grants and governmental accounting
- Identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Strong team spirit, leadership skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from a 4-year accredited university
- At least 3 yrs. relevant work experience in grant and/or governmental accounting
- SAP experience a plus
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
A criminal, education, and employment background check are required. Note that you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorships offered.
