Grants & Contract Accountant: Government Costing & Reporting

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) within the Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Grants & Contract Accountant. The role applies professional cost accounting principles to a broad range of projects, planning and directing the accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position requires preparing budgets, reconciling financial statements, and advising on financial controls, with a focus on grants and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years of related accounting experience required.
• Grant & contract accounting experience in financial reporting and compliance preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles is beneficial.
• WA driver's license required; Yakama Nation driving permit may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist budget preparation by cost code and item amounts and modify budgets as needed.
• Prepare schedules and reports for internal and external distribution.
• Reconcile reports and statements; correct inconsistencies and verify accuracy.
• Develop and modify accounting procedures to improve compliance with policies.
• Provide professional advice on Yakama Nation accounting systems and contracting matters.

Skills

Accounting principles

Government accounting

Oral and written communication

Planning and directing workload

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business or related field

Two years of progressively responsible bookkeeping or accounting work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) within the Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Grants & Contract Accountant. The role applies professional cost accounting principles to a broad range of projects, planning and directing the accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position requires preparing budgets, reconciling financial statements, and advising on financial controls, with a focus on grants and contracts.