Tribal Grant Accountant

Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to monitor Tribal client grant expenses for validity, allowance, and appropriate application and ensuring accurate and timely grant reporting, drawdowns, and indirect cost recovery.

• Occasional supervision, training, and mentoring may be required to assist Tribal Accountants, Interns, Clerks, and new employees.
• Analyze financial information to verify expenses are valid, documented correctly, and assigned to the appropriate fund/grant.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all revenue and expenses are allowable for the grant and work with accountants and/or client to reclass as necessary.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Maintain grant files in accordance with industry standards.
• Reconcile and prepare summary grant reports not less than monthly as needed for drawdowns.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met, monthly, quarterly, and annually or as specified in the grant award document and/or attachments.
• Review and maintain monthly indirect cost recoveries.
• Deal with clients on a regular basis including explaining grant rules and regulations, OMB Circulars, answering client questions, and assisting with grant applications and budgets.
• Respond timely to requests from client’s auditors and work with them to accomplish a timely year end audit.
• Compile information requested by client’s engaged audit firm.
• Prepare monthly accrued deferred entries.
• Prepare final year end indirect cost worksheet, accrued deferred entry and SEFA for grants.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

• Able to analyze information skillfully.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars.
• Knowledge of Indirect Cost principles.
• Knowledge of fund accounting principles.
• Knowledge of grant applications, budget, codes, and regulations.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Dedicated to superior client service and able to effectively communicate with clients to gather information and explain complex terms and facts clearly and logically.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work autonomously, multitask and manage time constraints and deadlines.

• Proficient verbal and written communication abilities in English.

• Teamwork: Works well with others in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and conditions.
• Creativity: Thinks outside the box to deliver innovative solutions.
• Customer Focus: Provides high-quality service and support to internal and external clients.
• Initiative: Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes and contribute to team success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. (Extensive accounting experience may be substituted for degree requirement)
• At least two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting in addition to degree requirement.
• At least one (1) full years’ experience in fund accounting in addition to degree requirements.
• Experience with accounting for Federal grants a plus.
• Experience with Native American Tribal Accounting a plus.
• CPA a plus.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
• This job is a salaried position and due to the nature of the business and position, may require different/additional hours to accomplish the objectives.
• Extended hours are required during busy times throughout the year depending upon workload and deadlines.

• Travel is common for this position, therefore, must have reliable transportation, an active driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance.
• All efforts will be made to give as much advance notice as possible for required over-night travel.

This job description has been changed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. Job responsibilities may change at any time during your employment, and you may be asked to work on special projects. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.