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Grants Billing Specialist

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Pasadena, TX, United States


Grants Billing Specialist

Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36 hours a week

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

$40,000 annually

The Bridge is seeking a Grants Billing Specialist who will assist the Finance Department by performing a variety of moderately complex accounting activities related to the billing of grants and other funding sources that require monthly financial reporting. The role requires independent judgment in processing and resolving non‑routine accounting matters. Duties include the following:

Grants

Completing and submitting monthly expense reports, communicating reimbursement requests and issues with the grantor, and assisting with tracking expenses.

Managing grant billing activities by setting up and maintaining a database for all grants and other funding sources (Foundations, United Ways, etc.).

Preparing monthly billing reports to each funder and staying abreast of any grant changes.

Reviewing accounts payable for all amounts billable to funding sources.

Tracking and creating check requests for MOU contractors paid through grants.

Assisting in grant monitoring visits as needed.

Accounts Receivable

Maintaining documentation for Accounts Receivable pertaining to grants and foundations.

Following up with grantors on any outstanding Accounts Receivable.

General Ledger

Reviewing the general ledger and matching it to billing during the billing period.

Creating and inputting any journal entries required to complete or correct billing.

Creating and inputting any journal entries required to assist the Finance Department.

Adjusting open batches to match current billing.

Administrative

Providing relief at the Reception Desk as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience with financial accounting or bookkeeping.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work well with little supervision.

Competence with Microsoft Office suite programs, specifically MS Excel and Word.

Experience with accounting and financial management software.

Demonstrated ability to compose and prepare professional quality documents.

Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

Aptitude for numbers.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Preferred, not required

Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration and experience in non‑profits.

Other Requirements

Must pass a criminal background investigation check.

Must provide and maintain a current TX Driver’s License.

Must provide and maintain a clean driving record and update it annually.

Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in an emergency shelter setting.

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