Accountant

Posted 01/30/2024

The North Central Texas Council of Governments Administration Department is seeking a versatile entry-level Accountant to assist with managing the Grants Funds and Budgets under multiple funding sources and streams. This is accomplished by providing fiscal support to Grant receivers and/or funding agencies, preparing and submitting Funding Agency expenditure reports and reimbursement requirements and preparing and sending Excel report files on a monthly basis to relevant sub-contractors.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides fiscal support to Grant receivers and/or funding agencies by monitoring, allocating and classifying expenditures according to grantor requirements
• Compiling and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reports to regulatory and funding agencies
• Prepares and submits Funding Agency expenditures reports and reimbursement requirements by compiling data using PSR’s and sub-contractors’ reports
• Researching discrepancies and communicating and consulting with managers on budget overruns and differences
• Processing current month’s expenditures as reimbursement requests and entering A/P data to create vouchers for payments
• Reconciles numerous General Ledger accounts and provide various related services by researching and correcting variances
• Prepares and analyzes monthly reports for management by updating spreadsheets using various reports from the accounting system and coordinating activities with the appropriate personnel to ensure spending levels and reporting
• Provides related services by assisting with tagging fixed assets, internal inventory controls and year-end inventory for print shop and working with department staff to accomplish departmental goals

Required Skills:

• Must be detailed oriented, highly organized, with a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and apply lessons learned to multiple situations
• Strong customer service and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in a team environment

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting degree preferred)
• Up to one year of related work experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary

Minimum of $45,736 annually

NCTCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development.  NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.   The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.