Grants & Accountant; TM

Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155

Salary Range: $37.43 - $44.83 Hourly

Description

Position:
Grants and Contract Accountant

Department/Site:
Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority - Nespelem

Reports to/Evaluated by:
Chief Financial Officer

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary Grade: 126

SUMMARY:

The Grants and Contracts Accountant for the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority is responsible for
overseeing and participates in processing complex accounting transactions, preparing adjustments to
sub-ledgers and ledgers, and oversees and performs reconciliation, reporting, and auditing of general
ledger financial information. Ensures compliance with established procedures, accurate and timely
accounting and statistical reports, proper utilization analysis, and accounting for revenue, grants and
compliance. The Grants and Contracts Accountant will perform their job duties in a professional manner
while assuring that all the needs of the patients and team members are met with a pleasant demeanor.

• Prepare Financial Status Report Forms for appropriate agency and funding sources according to grant and contract requirements.
• Maintain grant award files, contract records, and files for all funding agencies in Fund order as established.
• Assist Program Directors and Department Heads with any questions related to the program funds.
• Conduct internal program implementation assessment to ensure financial, procurement, property control and programmatic requirements are enforced.
• Monitor grant budgets and ensure budgets are spent appropriately and fully.
• Facilitates the preparation and submission of grant reimbursement draw request to the awarding agency in a timely manner.
• Facilitates the preparation and submission of all grants required reports and close out arrangements with granting agencies in accordance with the terms of the grant agreements.
• Reviews accounting transaction postings made by others. Participates in posting transactions, and prepares journal entries and general ledger adjustments to budget records, special funds, and financial statements.
• Participates in development and implementation of accounting controls governing financial activity. Ensures separation of activities, accounting of assets, and proper execution of transactions.
• Audits financial data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with policies and procedures and applicable government regulations. Recommends change to policies and procedures that improve internal controls.
• Prepares proper closing of the general ledger and trial balance for year-end financial reporting.
  
  This includes all special funding, current accounting expenditures, deferred balances, and employee-based accounts such as payroll and accruals.
• Assists with, and coordinates activities connected with audits performed by independent auditors. Coordinates documents, answer questions, prepare requested reports.
• Prepares and analyzes a variety of reports.
• Assists in facilitating the budget development process. Researches and gathers information about labor costs, revenues and limits, projected overhead, and details for expenditures within various funds. Works with departments and sites to develop and critique budget proposals. Implements the approved budget and integrates it into the financial systems.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with preparing documentation and providing information for internal and external audits.
• Track and follow up on overdue reports and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, such as the business office and clinical teams, to streamline workflows.
• Complies and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, laws, codes, regulations, accreditation, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures.
• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive team member and patient information in line with data protection policies and laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• The position requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or the equivalent specialty, and a combination of five years of experience in…