What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant - Finance - Juneau - Open Until Filled position at Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska?
Grant Accountant
Department: Finance
Exemption Status: Exempt
Pay Grade(s): 11-13 ($71,389.50 DOE)
Purpose: Administer and coordinate Tlingit & Haidas grant accounting and reporting, general ledger accounting and reporting. Under direction of the Grants and Restricted Revenue Manager, this position also performs very complex financial accounting projects.
Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
Meet monthly reporting deadlines and ensure accuracy, and completeness of the general ledger.
Prepare complex, detailed monthly, quarterly, and closeout financial reports for external funding agencies.
Reconcile grant budget to actual expenditures, and prepare, review, and post necessary adjusting journal entries to ensure that grants are not overspent and are in compliance with reporting requirements.
Reconcile subsidiary accounts to ensure proper accountability and reporting with outside agencies.
Determine the nature and extent of discrepancies, and non-compliance and propose corrective action.
Review trial balance for correctness, and compliance with external financial reporting requirements.
Independently review and gain thorough understanding of funding agency financial reporting requirements.
Communicate with and seek clarification of funding agency requirements when necessary, and work with grant managers to ensure compliance.
Document all communication as it relates to clarification of requirements.
Review the general ledger at month end and prepare and post adjusting journal entries.
Analyze complex financial data and assist in the preparation of comprehensive financial report for management.
Advise manager and administrative staff on the financial status of programs, and individual accounts as necessary.
Communicate with Finance staff and program managers, to coordinate the receipt of financial information necessary to ensure timely monthly closing of general ledger.
Stay up to date on changes in the CFR and ensure Tlingit & Haida is in compliance with requirements.
Assist in preparation of audit work papers for annual external financial statement audit.
Assist in preparation of financial statements and provide information for inclusion in the footnotes to the financial statements.
Work with the auditors to clear audit exceptions.
Prepare supplemental schedules and reconciliations on an as needed basis during audit.
Meet audit deadlines to ensure the timely issuance of annual audited financial statements.
Represent Finance department in the event of field audits by granting agencies.
Assist program managers in answering financial questions regarding grants.
May supervise clerical and technician level employees including but limited to hiring, monitoring, coaching, staff development, evaluations, dispute resolution, progressive discipline, and if necessary termination.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively:
Knowledge of fund accounting.
Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200.
Working knowledge of annual SEFA preparation.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to use an integrated accounting software system Sage Intact, Microsoft applications Excel, and electronic transmitting applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
Possess strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Possess excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and presentation.
Possess accurate data entry and attention to detail skills.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and make corrections.
Ability to be a team player.
Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills):
Bachelors degree in business administration or accounting.
Three years of professional level experience as an Accountant.
Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills):
Two years of supervisory experience
Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Some travel may be required on small aircraft or ferry.
Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The supervisor will review these if applicable.
Salary : $71,390
