Finley & Cook PLLC · 1 month ago
Tribal Grant Accountant
Shawnee, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFinley & Cook Pllc is responsible for providing accounting services, and they are seeking a Tribal Grant Accountant to monitor Tribal client grant expenses and ensure accurate reporting. The role involves analyzing financial information, maintaining compliance with policies, and assisting clients with grant applications and budgets.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Occasional supervision, training, and mentoring may be required to assist Tribal Accountants, Interns, Clerks, and new employees
Analyze financial information to verify expenses are valid, documented correctly, and assigned to the appropriate fund/grant
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Ensure that all revenue and expenses are allowable for the grant and work with accountants and/or client to reclass as necessary
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Maintain grant files in accordance with industry standards
Reconcile and prepare summary grant reports not less than monthly as needed for drawdowns
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met, monthly, quarterly, and annually or as specified in the grant award document and/or attachments
Review and maintain monthly indirect cost recoveries
Deal with clients on a regular basis including explaining grant rules and regulations, OMB Circulars, answering client questions, and assisting with grant applications and budgets
Respond timely to requests from client’s auditors and work with them to accomplish a timely year end audit
Compile information requested by client’s engaged audit firm
Prepare monthly accrued deferred entries
Prepare final year end indirect cost worksheet, accrued deferred entry and SEFA for grants
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager
Qualification
Required
Able to analyze information skillfully
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong reconciliation skills
Good judgment and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of OMB Circulars
Knowledge of Indirect Cost principles
Knowledge of fund accounting principles
Knowledge of grant applications, budget, codes, and regulations
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Dedicated to superior client service and able to effectively communicate with clients to gather information and explain complex terms and facts clearly and logically
Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work autonomously, multitask and manage time constraints and deadlines
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. (Extensive accounting experience may be substituted for degree requirement)
At least two (2) years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting in addition to degree requirement
At least one (1) full years' experience in fund accounting in addition to degree requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times
Reliable transportation, an active driver's license, and valid automobile insurance
Preferred
Experience with accounting for Federal grants a plus
Experience with Native American Tribal Accounting a plus
CPA a plus
Company
Finley & Cook PLLC
F&C CPAs is a full-service accounting and advisory firm built on trust, experience, and consistency.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Gauss
Partner
Scott Huebert
Partner
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