ABOUT THE COALITION

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH) has received recognition as

the lead agency of one of the nation’s most successful and effective Homeless Response

Systems (HRS). Along with its more than 100 other community partners, CFTH has

transformed the city of Houston and surrounding counties by decreasing homelessness by more

than 60% since 2011. If you’re a highly motivated self-starter looking for a chance to use your

skills, talent, and experience in a meaningful way that transforms lives, then come find your

home at CFTH!

SUMMARY

The Associate of Accounting and Billing position is responsible for billing government grants including grants

with third party sub-recipients for which the Coalition serves as fiscal agent. This Houston, Texas based

position reports directly to the Manager, Grants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Process monthly billing requests including the maintenance of internal accounting software reports,

review sub-recipient invoices and details for inclusion, prepare all backup documentation for

submission and filing, update master spreadsheet summary, match tracking and documentation by

contract and organization-wide, deliver billings to grantor prior to deadlines for reimbursement.

2. Maintain a current and historical master file of assigned government grants including reporting dates,

documentation requirements and budget allocations.

3. Analyze expenditures on a regular basis to determine costs allowable under HUD, federal and private

agency regulations.

4. Prepare reports to comply with grant requirements, including monthly analysis of budget to actual on

assigned grants and comprehensive reports of expenditures for grants and contracts.

5. Advise department representatives of problems regarding grants as well as changes or corrections

required to achieve compliance.

6. Provide technical assistance on the procedures and regulations associated with preparing spending

documents.

7. Interface with sub-recipient agency staff on grant billing issues.

8. Provide support during annual audit with emphasis on providing documentation needed for the audit.

9. Process interdepartmental charges and issue payment to proper revenue account for service.

10. Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.

11. Collaborates with the Director of Grants on grant reporting, funder budgets & sub-recipient budgets.

12. Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections.

13. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in accounting/finance discipline or Associate’s

Degree and four (4) years of experience in accounting/finance discipline.

2. Strong written and oral communication skills.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and methodologies of accounting including grant

administration and reporting, budget policies and procedures.

4. Proven ability to read and interpret financial documents and ability to write routine reports and

correspondence.

5. Proven ability to manage financial transactions.

6. Proven ability to apply complex analytical concepts and verify the accuracy of data presented for

processing and providing options/recommendations for resolution.

7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar

graphs.

8. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or

diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized

situations.

9. Ability to evaluate work issues, train, develop, make/correct assignments and meet deadlines.

10. Ability to define instructions, adhere to a changing system of specific policies and procedures.

11. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.

12. Strong working knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office and previous database/data

entry experience with accompanying spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation

software.

13. Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.

14. See Required Competencies below.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Experience in non-profit work/setting.

2. Experience with government grants.

3. Homelessness system experience.

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. CFTH deeply values fair and equitable wages that

enable our Team Members and their families to thrive. As such, individuals who meet our

minimum education and experience requirements will join our team at the midpoint of the range

for their position.

CFTH also offers an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance (with

80% of the premiums paid for employee-only plans), 120 hours of general paid time off and 13

paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution that vests immediately,

free covered, valet parking, and other key benefits. CFTH also invests in Team members’

professional development and grants employees time off to participate in volunteer

opportunities.

WORKING WITH CFTH

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly

encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and

applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ individuals.

CFTH is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race,

religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical

condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.