Grant Accountant - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Grant Accountant (JP# HOU 028-2024) for its Houston Branch Office.

LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Grant Accountant will be responsible for monthly grant billing for all allowable expenses. This includes payroll, fringe benefits, and rent expenses. The qualified applicant will be responsible for other duties as assigned.

• Monthly Grant Billings

• Monthly Bank Reconciliations

• Grant Budget Projections

• Ad hoc reports as needed from Chief Financial Officer or Director of Finance

• Assist with quarterly expense allocations as well as annual financial statement audit tasks

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting experience required;

• Grant Accounting experience in the nonprofit or government sectors is preferred.

• Proficiency and aptitude for applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

• Strong work ethics with a defined sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability for job duties

• Ability to multi-task and pay specific attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly

• Strong Excel, written, and oral communication skills

• Strong ability to work cooperatively with others and value the contributions others make

Location: Houston Branch Office

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Paid Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.