Federal Grants Compliance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States McConnell Jones Full time
About McConnell Jones

We are a catalyst for positive growth, fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the 2nd largest African American owned CPA firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background.

Our Mission and Vision

To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Federal Grants Compliance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Grants Manager/Project Director of Restricted Funds Program with accounts payable, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, financial audits and accounting system maintenance and training for federal and other grant awards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and approval of requisitions to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
  • Convert approved requisitions to purchase orders and send purchase orders to vendors based on preferences indicated in MUNIS ERP software.
  • Review, approve, and post budget amendments and budget transfer requests.
  • Ensure invoices are coded to the correct accounts.
  • Process invoices within 48 to 72 hours after delivery of goods and services.
  • Supervise procurement and inventory transactions.
  • Supervise payroll processing and time distribution.
  • Ensure fixed assets are flagged when approving requisitions.
  • Conduct periodic fixed assets audits to ensure accuracy of fixed assets records.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Education.
  • Minimum 10 years working experience in grants management and/or accounting/finance field overseeing $75 million+ in grant funds.
  • Familiarity with Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Title 34-Education.
  • Experience and knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200-Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
  • Experienced with OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS).
  • Strong knowledge of contract and grant procedures and ability to apply principles, concepts and theories of accounting.
  • Thorough understanding of accounting systems and the impact on reporting, billing, and recovering costs.
  • Ability to independently analyze accounting transactions and reconcile financial information.
  • Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to think and work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to administer grant compliance and reporting requirements.
What We Offer
  • Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
  • 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
  • Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
  • Company paid Long Term Disability.
  • Company paid Life Insurance.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
  • CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
  • CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
  • Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
  • CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off.
  • Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.

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