Grants Accountant

Description

Job Description

POSITION: Grants Accountant

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting – Grants and Special Funds

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: Immediate

COMPENSATION: $60,818 – $72,981, Home Office Grade 5

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some quick stats about us:

• 21,000 Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic Grants Accountant with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will be responsible for post-award management of assigned federal, state and private grants, managing all the financial aspects and ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational policies. You will track expenditures, prepare financial reports, and ensure proper fund allocation.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and tracking the status of each assigned grant from award to close to ensure compliance, allowability of expenditures and timely submission of reporting;
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries and correcting accounting entries as needed, monitoring payroll accounting, and ensuring compliance with non-profit fund accounting, Texas public school accounting, and other requirements associated with assigned grants;
• Monitoring financial activities related to grants and providing Grants Compliance team with financial updates pertaining to fund analysis;
• Collaborating with Grants Compliance team to ensure distribution and return of Time and Effort certifications;
• Performing monthly grant analysis and providing stakeholders with periodic reports;
• Working closely with grants related program staff and finance leaders ensuring accurate financial reporting and fiscal compliance on all grants;
• Serving as one of the primary contacts for all finance requests related to assigned portfolio of Federal, State, and private grants;
• Maintaining appropriate backup for Accounting team as related to cash management, grant reporting, draws and financial reporting;
• Ensuring the accuracy of data entered into the Grants Management/Project Management module of the accounting system;
• Staying abreast of The Office of Management and Budget Circulars, EDGAR, TEA regulations and all other applicable federal, state and District laws and policies;
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

THE MUST HAVES:

• 2 years in financial accounting and reporting role
• High School Diploma
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and self-directed
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional.

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations high accountability = high performance and high growth

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• 2- years non-profit and fund accounting experience, strongly preferred
• Public education finance experience
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Ability to be an Initiator, problem-solver and creative thinker

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20 hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.

• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20 hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.