Grant Accountant

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Accountant will coordinate the accounting functions related to sponsored programs and all Local, State, and Federal Awards. This role involves proposing policies and procedures for restricted funds, assisting Program Managers with financial reporting and administrative requirements, and monitoring the financial status of programs throughout their lifecycle. The Grant Accountant will also prepare and review audit work papers, manage accounting entries, prepare invoices and billings, and ensure timely submission of financial reports for sponsored programs. Professional development in grant management and OMB circulars is expected, along with assisting in fiscal year-end closing and maintaining grant-related databases and reports. Direct consultation with stakeholders on financial administration and budgeting of grants, including interpretation of federal requirements for allowable costs, is a key responsibility. The role also includes applying indirect costs and attending workshops to stay updated on grant management changes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Accounting or related field and four years accounting experience, preferably in a Tribal or State and Local Government environment.
2 years of personal computer based applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases experience required.
Prior experience with accounting software required.
Knowledge of federal regulations related to sponsored programs at local, state, and federal levels.
Must demonstrate knowledge of general accounting and fiscal management principles.
Must have strong, effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Must submit to and successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the accounting functions related to sponsored programs and all Local, State and Federal Awards.
Proposes policies and procedures related to restricted funds for review and implementation by Program Managers.
Assist Program Managers in the financial reporting and other administrative requirements of their grants/contracts, and Memorandum of Agreement.
Monitor/track the financial and accounting status of each program through its program life cycle to closure and reconciliations.
Prepare, review, and coordinate the A-133 Audit work papers as they relate to awards and preparation of the SEFA.
Assist with external audit as needed.
Prepare, review, or direct all accounting entries (transactions and journals) related sponsored programs and restricted funds.
Prepare invoice/billings and collect funds for the support of Special Revenue Fund expenditures.
Prepare all applicable financial reports for sponsored programs and ensure the timely submission thereof.
Attend professional development training and stay abreast of the Office of Management and Budget Circulars and their applicability to grants management related to A-133 audit.
Assist in the closing of the Tribe's fiscal year end books as needed.
Maintain and update the database & the multiple reports, that derives from this database, for the Comptroller, Council, and Executive Director.
Directly consult with all stakeholders as it relates to financial administration of grants and the budgeting of such grants, including interpretation of federal requirements pertaining to allowable and un-allowable costs based on the guidelines provided by the agency and contained in the grant stipulations.
Apply agency and grant specific indirect costs quarterly.
Attend professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of changes related to special programs and restricted grants in Special Revenue.
Perform other duties as assigned.