The North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Accountant to join the Administration Department. The position is responsible for the overall accounting and management of grant Funds and budgets under multiple funding sources. This is accomplished by:

• Overseeing and administering purchase requisitions
• Timesheets and accounts payable vouchers
• Completing funding agency financial reports and billing statements to funding agencies
• Reconciling the General Ledger accounts assigned or accounts specific to assigned grants
• Reviewing requests for payments
• Assisting in the completion of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Providing various support duties for the department

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (intermediate excel and Word skills)
• Database management (Access, SQL, etc.) and report-writing skills strongly preferred

Required Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field and up to 1 year of progressive accounting experience preferably working in State and Local Government and/or non-profit environment. Experience managing grants preferred. 

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

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. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.  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.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (intermediate excel and Word skills)
• Database management (Access, SQL, etc.) and report-writing skills strongly preferred