Grant Accountant

TITLE :

Grant Accountant

DEPARTMENT

Finance

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DUTIES & 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 Maintain the Tribes master grant financial calendar Prepare, review, and coordinate the A-133 Audit work papers as they relate to awards and preparation of the SEFA 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 fiscal 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 Write, update, train and maintain the Grant Accounting Handbook, which will serve as the policies and procedures manual for all program managers over special programs and grants/contracts 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

REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree in Accounting or related field and four years accounting experience, preferably in a Tribal or State and Local Government environment Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field 2 years of personal computer based applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases experience required Prior experience with MIP system preferred Prefer GFOA(Government Finance Officers Association) Certified Public Finance Officer Certification or able to obtain within the first year of employment 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

SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Comptroller

SALARY LEVEL

Annual Salary Range:

$68,286.40

• $108,700.80 Grant Accountant 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 349 Meskwaki Rd, Tama, IA 52339 $68,286.39
• $108,700.80 a year
• Full-time Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa 7 reviews $68,286.39
• $108,700.80 a year

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Full-time TITLE :

Grant Accountant

DEPARTMENT

Finance

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DUTIES & 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 Maintain the Tribes master grant financial calendar Prepare, review, and coordinate the A-133 Audit work papers as they relate to awards and preparation of the SEFA 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 fiscal 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 Write, update, train and maintain the Grant Accounting Handbook, which will serve as the policies and procedures manual for all program managers over special programs and grants/contracts 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

REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree in Accounting or related field and four years accounting experience, preferably in a Tribal or State and Local Government environment Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field 2 years of personal computer based applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases experience required Prior experience with MIP system preferred Prefer GFOA(Government Finance Officers Association) Certified Public Finance Officer Certification or able to obtain within the first year of employment 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

SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Comptroller

SALARY LEVEL

Annual Salary Range:

$68,286.40

• $108,700.

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