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Grant Accountant

@ Meskwaki Nation
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Tama, Iowa, United States
$68k-$109k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Coordinate accounting, Prepare reports, Maintain calendar
Requirements Summary:Associates degree in accounting with four years accounting experience; Bachelor's degree preferred; 2 years of PC-based applications; knowledge of federal regulations; strong communication; ability to work with minimal supervision.
Technical Tools Mentioned:MIP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases
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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

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.