Grant Accountant - Finance - Juneau

Description

Grant   Accountant

Department:   Finance

Location:   Juneau

Exemption   Status: Exempt

Pay   Grade(s): 11-13 ($71,111 - 87,243+ DOE)  

Purpose: Administer   and coordinate Tlingit & Haida’s grant accounting and reporting, general   ledger accounting and reporting. 

Essential Functions. An   individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with   or without reasonable accommodation:

· 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. 

· Meet monthly reporting   deadlines and ensure accuracy, and completeness of the general ledger.

· 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 Uniform Guidance 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.

Requirements

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.

· Strong interpersonal   skills.

· Must be able to   maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to use an   integrated accounting software system, Microsoft applications, 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):

· Bachelor’s degree in   business administration or accounting. 

· Three years of   professional level experience as an Accountant.

· Two years of experience with an automated accounting   system.

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.

This Position Description describes the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability. This is not a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Position Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.