Principal Accounting and Finance Coordinator

Houston-Galveston Area Council

$96K — $116K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field of study.
  • 5 years of experience with local government or related duties.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.
  • Familiarity with federal grant requirements, particularly in transportation.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining financial information to non-financial staff.
  • Attention to detail and integrity while handling financial data.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing and maintaining annual operating and transportation program budgets.
  • Monitor federal, state, and local transportation funding and expenditures.
  • Coordinate compliance reporting for FHWA, FTA, and other funding agencies.
  • Review expenditures to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Process and monitor invoices and consultant payments.
  • Assist with year-end closing and annual financial statements.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records per governmental standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with diverse local government and transportation agencies.
  • Gain experience in managing federal and state grant compliance and reporting.
  • Engage in meaningful financial analysis that supports transportation programs.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of financial procedures within an MPO framework.
  • Potential for professional growth in a collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
  • Assist with preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of the MPO's annual operating budget and transportation program budgets.
  • Monitor federal, state, and local transportation funding, expenditures, reimbursements, and grant activity.
  • Coordinate financial reporting and compliance requirements associated with FHWA, FTA, state transportation agencies, and other funding sources.
  • Review expenditures and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable policies, grant requirements, and federal regulations.
  • Process and monitor invoices, and consultant payments.
  • Assist with year-end closing activities, annual financial statements, and external audits.
  • Maintain accurate financial and accounting records in accordance with applicable governmental accounting standards and MPO policies.
  • Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools to support management decision-making.
  • Coordinate with program staff, member agencies, governmental partners, vendors, and auditors to resolve accounting and financial issues.
  • Assist with internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding funding, expenditures, contracts, and program activities.
  • May coordinate or provide guidance to accounting and administrative staff and serve as a resource on financial procedures and compliance.

KeyQualifications
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
  • Experience administering or monitoring federal, state, or local grants, preferably transportation-related funding.
  • Knowledge of federal grant requirements and familiarity with FHWA, FTA, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and applicable state requirements preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and funding requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and discretion when handling financial information.
  • Ability to interpret regulations, policies, contracts, grant agreements, and financial documentation.
  • Ability to work effectively with local governments, transportation agencies, consultants, auditors, and other MPO stakeholders.
  • Experience supervising staff, coordinating financial projects, or serving as a lead financial resource is desirable.
Do you have...
  • Bachelor's degree in applicable academic discipline orrelatedfield of study.
  • 5years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties.


Salary Range: $96,000.00 - $116,000.00

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency's region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

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