Lead Superfund Bookkeeper -FRM

Serves as the Lead Bookkeeper for all Superfund project accounts. Follows direction from and works closely with the Fisheries Accounting Specialist I to ensure that all bookkeeping duties are in accordance with Yakama Nation accounting policies; the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200; and General Accepted Accounting Principles. Coordinates with the Cost Recovery Coordinator and Superfund Section Leads on the development of project budgets, tracking of project expenses, administration of contractor services, and finalization of cost recovery reports.

Directs other Superfund Bookkeepers and Office Assistants on maintaining financial accounting and reporting systems; verifying accounting transactions; reconciling cuff accounts; organizing financial records in electronic format; and preparing litigation quality cost recovery reports. Responsible for verifying that contractor invoices were reviewed for
1) compliance with contract requirements,
2) coded with appropriate account numbers,
3) reconciled with contractor budgets and project allocations, and
4) paid in a timely manner. Represents Yakama Nation in potential cost recovery litigation cases by preparing affidavits and providing cost accounting testimony as needed. Presents project status reports as directed.

Determines necessary work products and oversees day-to-day work activities. The Fisheries Program uses a team approach, requiring a friendly, cooperative working relationship with co-workers and other programs, agencies, tribes, and the community.

Identifies project goals and sets priorities for Superfund Grant & Contract Accounting Advisors and Bookkeepers; tracks progress with achieving priority tasks.

Instructs the review of contractor invoices, purchase orders, travel closeouts, timesheets, and all other financial transactions.

Evaluates contractor expenditures to ensure compliance with contract requirements and ensure expenditures are within budget.

Verifies cost documentation reports for
1) accuracy, completeness, and adequacy;
2) inclusion of all appropriate and relevant supporting documents (project hours, travel cost records, contractor invoices, etc.) and
3) reconciliation with Yakama Nation Accounting Software system.

Certifies CERCLA cost documentation reports in preparation of potential cost recovery litigation.

Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports along with a status report of priority work tasks.

Knowledge and experience with:
General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Tribal Administrative Policies and Procedures for Accounting, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Cost Recovery Standards.

Knowledge and experience with conducting research of financial documents (current and historic records) for the development of site-specific cost recovery reports.

Knowledge and experience with maintaining accurate records of work activities, site file information, and documentation of decision points, along with all Committee Actions or Resolutions associated with hazardous waste sites.

Knowledge of Yakama Nation's accounting software system and ability to provide technical support to other bookkeepers and administrative staff, as well as process invoices, purchase orders, travel authorizations, and running general ledger reports.

Skilled in analyzing and solving complex accounting and financially…