Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

Closes 03-Aug-2026 (CST) Tama, IA, USA Salary Full Time Health, Dental, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k)

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
• Prepare, review, and coordinate the A-133 Audit work papers as they relate to awards and preparation of the SEFA
• Assist with external audit as needed.
• 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 financial 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
• 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 accounting software required
• 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
• Must submit to and successfully complete a background check.

Supervision: Supervised by the Assistant Comptroller

Salary Level: Annual Salary Range: $68,286.40 - $108,700.80