Senior Grants Accounting Specialist in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Senior Grants Accounting Specialist - District Office

• Performs essential accounting duties that assist in budget monitoring, general accounting, cash management, auditing, close-out, and reporting functions related to grants and restricted funds.
• Monitor detailed grant expenses and supporting documents to ensure compliance with private, local, state, and federal agencies, as well as college policies.
• Perform monthly grant financial analysis and reconciliation of GL accounts for grant reporting to Grant PI and the funding agency. Investigate and resolve issues. Enter and/or prepare manual journal vouchers for original grant budgets, adjustment, cost transfers, disbursement, and miscoding and incorrect posting corrections.
• Monitor, Analyze and Troubleshoot the fiscal grant activities for the allowability of costs and budget adjustments requested by grant project directors/PIs.
• Prepare applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof and maintain proper supporting documentation for internal and external requirements.
• Develops positive working relationships and effectively communicates with various departments, grant personnel, and granting agency contacts, to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight.
• Perform daily activities- include review and/or approval of journal vouchers, requisitions, financial reports, timesheets, and EPAFs.
• Assist with gathering documents for audits.
• Work with coordinator to update internal departmental procedure as needed.

• Providing backup and assistance to grant personnel and/or Grant PI /Dir as needed for the completion of their tasks (irregular monthly occurrence)
• Cashier grant invoices and grant scholarship payments for grant activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
• Train PT/FT employee(s) as needed

• General knowledge of accounting practices, including knowledge of expense and revenue procedures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable maintenance
• Intermediate knowledge of the full functionality of Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as a basic knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs
• Must be detail-oriented, self-starter, work well under pressure, and can manage multiple concurrent deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in harmony with the internal and external personnel

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related work experience. (see below)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field or related work experience. (see below)

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience required or similar experience, or Accounting courses, may supplement work experience, at SJC’s discretion.

• Grant accounting experience preferred. A strong background in Banner Finance, Higher Education Institution, Grants or other modules with understanding of the inter-working of the different modules.

Salary Grade: 109

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6405

Posting Close Date: 10/5/2026 at 6 pm CST

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, religion, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504, 281-991-2659. sandra.ramirez@sjcd.edu.