Grant Accountant

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS TO

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE

EMPLOYEES**

Help us help others:

The Grant Accountant oversees and maintains grant revenues and expenditures, implements revenue controls, and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of grant reimbursement requests and financial reports. Provide feedback to management regarding the grant's financial status.

You will get to:

•   Monitor and review grant expenditures for authenticity, compliance with grant guidelines and regulations, and adherence to budgetary restrictions.
•   Generate and submit timely interim and final financial reports to oversight agencies. Follow up as necessary to ensure accurate submission of data.
•   Schedule periodic meetings and/or training with grant management staff to review, analyze, and plan activities to ensure compliance with grant restrictions and expenditure guidelines, communicating with budget administrators and clerical staff to ensure accuracy of the information reported.
•   Provide assistance and financial expertise to the grant writing staff to effectively develop grant applications and implement awarded grants.
•   Maintain a system of documentation to support grant expenditures, reports, and other documents relating to grants, and ensure that all records generated are retained in accordance with Agency policy and oversight agency guidelines.
•   Prepare and submit monthly reimbursement requests, including SAMHSA and private foundation grants.
•   Prepare for submission quarterly Medicaid Administrative Claiming reimbursement requests and the annual cost report for HHSC.
•   Prepare adjusting entries and generate budget adjustments, as necessary.
•   Participate in information gathering and preparation of reports and schedules, as necessary to prepare for oversight agency reviews and audits.
•   Assist external and regulatory auditors, as requested
•   Recommend accounting operations policies and procedures; develop written guidelines and training materials to ensure compliance with State financial policies/procedures.
•   Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of laws relating to accounting and grant operations practices.
•   Maintain confidentiality of information.

You'll definitely need:

• Current experience in accounting, auditing, finance, hospital, medical, or budget processes.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university with coursework in accounting.
• CPA Candidate preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of governmental or non-profit experience preferred.
• To have and maintain a valid Texas State Driver's License.
• To have current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when necessary.

We'll also want you to:

•   Identify gaps in processes and work closely with other departments for process improvement
•   Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully and collect relevant information
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•   Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and encourage others
•   Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
•   Comfortable working with technology and can easily navigate new technology platforms
•   Efficiently move through a to-do list and effectively prioritize and triage competing demands
•   Passion for connecting individuals and families with excellent care
•   Can successfully work remotely
•   Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
•   Provide exemplary customer service and care to your team.
•   Work autonomously to complete assignments.
•   Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in attendance, because your people will rely on you

We're excited to provide:

• PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary.  You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to plan for retirement.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.