Accountant V, Gen Admin, Pos. #29, Corpus Christi, TX

This is an on-site position and does not offer remote work.

Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.

*This position will remain open until filled. Posted 10/20/2026

Salary/Exempt: $60,259.26 - $66,810.52

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Comptroller, and with considerable latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, performs highly complex, senior-level accounting and auditing functions. Serves as a key member of the Center's annual budget review and preparation team. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and overseeing financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and evaluating accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls; and assisting with the development, preparation, and oversight of the Center's operating budgets.

Performs detailed analytical reviews of the Center's financial data, billing activities, and fiscal operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management. May supervise the work of other employees and provide technical guidance on accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting matters.

This is a full-time, in-office position with a regular work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May use personal vehicle for Center business. Must have a valid Texas driver's license, liability insurance, and a good driving record.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, auditing, or a related field.
• Experience performing or supervising a variety of accounting functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• At least two years of experience in governmental accounting, healthcare accounting, auditing, or a combination of these areas.
• Experience with grant and contract administration, financial compliance, and cost report preparation and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial administration, budgetary controls, auditing principles, and fiscal accounting practices.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting procedures, maintenance of financial records, and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, applicable auditing standards and procedures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing fiscal operations, grants, and contract administration.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate financial reports; gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data; and evaluate accounting and management systems for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain accurate audit schedules, supporting documentation, and working papers in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, management, auditors, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively utilize network-based applications, accounting software, financial management systems, and administrative applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency in other standard business and financial software applications.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant compliance requirements, internal controls, and financial reporting standards applicable to governmental and nonprofit organizations.
• In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• Excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• Life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• Very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• Employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• Career ladder incentives/opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work
• Employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Student Loan Repayment

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

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