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Clayton Services

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Accountant

Houston, TX · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Temp-to-Hire Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00/hour Accountant Responsibilities: * Managing government grant administration, encompassing tasks such as accounting, compliance, and reporting. * Compiling ...

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Kiwa

Staff Accountant

Houston, TX

$52K - $69K/yr

Job SummaryPPI Quality & Engineering is partnering with Kiwa North America to hire a hands-on Staff Accountant (Contract) to join the Finance team on a temporary, project-based assignment supporting ...

Kiwa

Staff Accountant

Houston, TX

$52K - $69K/yr

Job SummaryPPI Quality & Engineering is partnering with Kiwa North America to hire a hands-on Staff Accountant (Contract) to join the Finance team on a temporary, project-based assignment supporting ...

Lancesoft INC

Grant Accountant

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$30 - $33.33/hr

Temp - Hire Role Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Position: Onsite PR: $30.00/hr. - $33.33/hr ... Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration * Preferences: Knowledge of advance computer ...

Solomon Page

Staff Accountant

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Staff Accountant * Location: Austin, TX - Onsite (78665) * Employment Type ... Direct Hire / Temp-to-hire * Pay: $65,000 - $80,000 Responsibilities: * Prepare and post journal ...

The Reserves Network Inc

Staff Accountant

Houston, TX

$31.44 - $37/hr

Staff Accountant / $ 31.44 - $37.00 / Mon day - Friday 8 : 0 0am - 5 : 0 0 pm / Onsite Full Time / 4-6 month+ contract / P ossible Temp to Hire What Matters Most * Competitive Pay of $31.44 - $37.00

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Young Presidents' Organization

Senior Accountant

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $88K/yr

POSITION PURPOSE The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and ... How many management team members are supervised directly? 0 How many contractors/temporary workers ...

The Reserves Network

Staff Accountant

Houston, TX

$31.44 - $37/hr

Staff Accountant / $ 31.44 - $37.00 / Mon day - Friday 8 : 0 0am - 5 : 0 0 pm / Onsite Full Time / 4-6 month+ contract / P ossible Temp to Hire What Matters Most * Competitive Pay of $31.44 - $37.00

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Aston Carter

Contract Accountant

Plano, TX

$30 - $40/hr

Job Title: Accountant This Senior Accountant role focuses on complex balance sheet and account ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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Accountant

Clayton Services

Houston, TX • On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Clayton Services is searching for an Accountant to join a thriving company in North Houston. The Accountant will be responsible for the accounting, compliance, and reporting of government grants for the non-profit client.
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00/hour
Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Managing government grant administration, encompassing tasks such as accounting, compliance, and reporting.
  • Compiling financial information for grant applications and distributing monthly grant expense allocations.
  • Providing requested documentation during monitoring reviews conducted by grant agencies.
  • Monitoring expense variances against approved grant budgets, initiating necessary budget revision submissions, and collaborating with departments to address questionable expenditures.
  • Timely preparation of invoices to granting agencies in adherence to regulations or contractual agreements.
  • Preparing and reconciling accurate financial status reports for grant projects in assigned departments, ensuring review by the Controller, and timely submission to granting agencies.
  • Submission of required grant budget revisions.
  • Performing general ledger functions as assigned.
  • Assisting in monthly and annual financial closings.
  • Contributing in preparation of the annual budget and assisting in the annual audit conducted by independent CPA's.
  • Completion of other duties as assigned.


Accountant Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge is highly desired.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.


Accountant Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related.
  • Previous non-profit experience is highly preferred.
  • 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably dealing with grants.


Accountant - Immediate need. Apply today!