Grants & Contract Accountant-YKFP

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

12h•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Grants & Contract Accountant is responsible for performing professional operating level accounting tasks, applying cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to complex accounting problems. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing the YKFP program/projects accounting system, making daily decisions on financial transactions, and recommending solutions for complex account issues. The position requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and their practical application, with work reviewed for professional judgment, compliance, accuracy, and quality. The accountant will also provide professional advice and consultation regarding the Yakama Nation's accounting system to various entities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business or related field or two years of progressively responsible bookkeeping or accounting work experience.
Experience in Grant & Contract responsibilities in financial reporting, compliance, and construction or business management.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Cost accounting experience with federal grants and contracts.
Procurements with Federal Funding, Construction Management, Federal Travel regulations.
Enrolled Yakama Preference

Responsibilities

Assists project biologist in budget preparation by cost code and amount per each line item.
Prepares budget modifications as required.
Works closely with project biologist to assure all costs are covered.
Examines a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications and specific accounting requirements; prepares schedules and reports for internal and external distribution.
Reconciles reports and financial statements; determines account inconsistencies or errors; prepares corrections, verifies accuracy of financial reconciliations.
Assists in the development and modification of specific aspects of the existing accounting system to improve procedures and assure conformity to policy and accounting principles.
Examines basic account documents to verify accuracy or computations; performs related accounting duties of a complex nature.
Makes analysis of various accounting problems, collects, and assembles data prepares recommendations for solutions.
Attends staff meetings and performs related work as required.
Provides professional advice and consultation to subordinates, answers inquiries and disseminates information relative to the accounting system of the Yakama Nation with federal, state, and private contracting entities.