Contract Representative

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe • Fort Yates, ND

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About The Position

The Contract Representative ensures that funds, grants, and contract expenditures from funding agencies received in the name of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are proper and within approved budget limits. The role prepares financial reports, reconciles fiscal-year expenditures with auditors, and assists with requests for funding to help ensure adequate funds are available for program operations.

The position monitors assigned funding activities, processes financial transactions and reports, supports grant and contract administration, and provides fiscal guidance to Program Directors. It coordinates with funding agencies, auditors, and internal stakeholders to resolve fiscal issues, support timely reimbursement, and maintain compliance with financial policies and grant and contract requirements. Other finance office duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe receive Native American preference.
• Qualified applicants may receive Veteran’s Preference by submitting proof of honorable military service, such as a DD-214.
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Subject to Tribal, State, and Federal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in an accounting- or finance-related field may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage assigned fund, grant, and contract financial activities to ensure expenditures comply with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Process financial transactions and reporting, including purchase orders, drawdowns, indirect costs, federal financial reports (FFRs), and account reconciliations within established timelines.
• Support grant and contract administration by establishing charts of accounts, onboarding and closing program accounts, and assisting with budget development, modifications, and journal vouchers.
• Provide fiscal guidance and technical assistance to Program Directors through budget orientation, financial analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Coordinate with funding agencies, auditors, and internal stakeholders to resolve fiscal issues, support timely reimbursement, and maintain compliance with grant and contract requirements.
• Monitor program finances, participate in audits, resolve fiscal concerns, and perform other finance office duties as assigned.
• Prepare financial reports, reconcile fiscal-year expenditures with auditors, and assist with funding requests to ensure adequate funds are available for program operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed