Grant & Contract Accounting Advisor-FRM

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation•Toppenish, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for financial activities associated with processing, coordinating, and managing various federal/state/tribal funded grants and contracts. The role involves contract and grant specialization in solicitation, negotiation, cost and price analysis, administration, and termination of contracts/grants. It requires a strong understanding of cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to address difficult and complex accounting problems associated with grant and contract funding administration. The advisor will coordinate activities related to the preparation of various budgets for grant/contract proposals, plan and organize the accounting system, make day-to-day decisions regarding the accounting treatment of financial transactions, and recommend solutions to complex accounting problems.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Tribal Administrative Policies and Procedures for Accounting.
Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards 2 CFR 200 and audit requirements.
Knowledge of current literature, developments, and trends in accounting.
Knowledge of basic methods and techniques of governmental fund accounting.
Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts, and prepare reports and statements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, administrators, and the public.
Ability to professionally communicate orally and in writing.
Minimum of an Associate of Arts degree preferably in accounting or related field or (3) years of professional accounting work experience.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Knowledge and skill in the use of personal computers, software (e.g., Excel, MS Word, Quicken), general office machines, and a 10-key calculator.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Grants and Contracts Management.
Knowledge in Procurement for Federal Program.
Knowledge in Bookkeeping for Federal Programs.
Knowledge of OMB Circulars A87-A102.
Enrolled Yakama Preference.

Responsibilities

Monitor grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and inter agency agreements for compliance with statement of work and production of deliverables.
Prepare a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classification and specific accounting requirements.
Prepare schedules and reports for tribal accounts and various funding agencies.
Manage grant and contract accounts, including maintaining accounts and reconciling reports and financial statements.
Determine account inconsistencies or errors and prepare corrections.
Verify the accuracy of financial reconciliations.
Identify project goals, set priorities, and track progress using a tracking sheet and Google Docs.
Review invoices to ensure contractor expenditures comply with contract requirements and are within budget and allowable under all regulations for tribal and federal contracting.
Review purchase orders, travel authorizations, and close-outs to ensure compliance with procurement requirements and that expenses are allowable and within budget.
Review and prepare grant/contract budgets, modifications, amendments, subcontracts, and addendums for necessary changes or decisions related to the funding source.