Grants & Contracts Accountant: Funding & Compliance

Navajo Technical University; Crownpoint (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, NM, seeks an experienced Grants and Contracts Administrator to manage external funding agreements from proposal to closeout. The role ensures compliance with federal and university policies, coordinates budgets with faculty, and prepares financial reports and SEFA, while maintaining confidentiality and working with diverse stakeholders.

The successful candidate will monitor grant expenditures, prepare required reporting, and stay current with applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Three years accounting, grant and contract experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Background check with no felonies.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and communicates potential funding opportunities to principal investigators, departmental administrators and other support staff.
• Reviews proposal applications in accordance with required specifications and ensures all items are outlined in agency solicitations and documentation.
• Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other qualifications required.
• Reviews bids from outside vendors or agencies for conformity to grant or contract requirements. Determines acceptable bids.
• Coordinates budget preparation and design with faculty for contracts, grants and subcontract applications.
• Secures a fund number for each grant or contract awarded.
• Maintains knowledge of changing institutional policies and federal requirements governing externally funded grants and contracts.
• Reviews and monitors project spending to ensure funds expended according to regulations.

Skills

Grant administration

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Microsoft Office

Proposal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication (Navajo & English)

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, NM, seeks an experienced Grants and Contracts Administrator to manage external funding agreements from proposal to closeout. The role ensures compliance with federal and university policies, coordinates budgets with faculty, and prepares financial reports and SEFA, while maintaining confidentiality and working with diverse stakeholders.

The successful candidate will monitor grant expenditures, prepare required reporting, and stay current with applicable