Grants & Accountant-YKFP

Grants & Contract Accountant

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP)

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $23.28/Regular/Full-Time

The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for performing professional operating level cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices on a wide variety of difficult and complex accounting problems. Duties involve planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the YKFP program/projects accounting system, making day‑to‑day decisions regarding the accounting treatment of financial transactions, and recommending solutions to complex account problems.

The scope of responsibilities is characterized by the potential ramifications of decisions made and their effect on the overall fiscal operations of the organization. Work is reviewed for adequacy of professional judgement, compliance with established goals and policies, and for overall accuracy and quality through spot checks and an appraisal of results obtained.

• Assist project biologist in budget preparation by cost code and amount per line item; prepare budget modifications as required.
• Examine a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications and specific accounting requirements; prepare schedules and reports for internal and external distribution.
• Reconcile reports and financial statements; determine account inconsistencies or errors; prepare corrections and verify accuracy of financial reconciliations.
• Assist in the development and modification of specific aspects of the existing accounting system to improve procedures and assure conformity to policy and accounting principles.
• Examine basic account documents to verify accuracy of computations; perform related accounting duties of a complex nature.
• Make analysis of various accounting problems, collect and assemble data, and prepare recommendations for solutions.
• Attend staff meetings and perform related work as required.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to subordinates, answer inquiries, and disseminate information relative to the accounting system of the Yakama Nation with federal, state, and private contracting entities.

• Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts, and terms.
• Knowledge of current literature, developments, and trends in the area of accounting.
• Knowledge of basic methods and techniques of governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Yakama Nation policies, values, and resource goals.
• Knowledge of specialized procedures and subject matter encountered in specific assignments.
• Skill and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software.
• Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts, and prepare reports and statements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, administrators, and the general public.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities and workload to a group of employees.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business or related field or two years of progressively responsible bookkeeping or accounting work experience.
• Experience in Grant & Contract responsibilities in financial reporting, compliance, and construction or business management.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Cost accounting experience with federal grants and contracts.
• Procurement experience with Federal Funding, Construction Management, Federal Travel regulations.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.