Job Posting
Grant Accountant
Position: Grant Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Department: Fiscal Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Purpose: Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to monitor Federal Grant expenses for validity, allowance and appropriate application and ensuring accurate and timely grant reports.
Job Duties:
• Maintains all grant files and documents.
• Prepares drawdown documentation. Records Processed drawdowns and reconciles grant balances with funding agencies.
• Reviews grant expenses for allowable and appropriate cost based on CFR Regulations. Also verifies expenses for accuracy and appropriate approvals are charged to the correct account and on budget.
• Ensures grant budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal and private funding are in compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting. Provides assistance to departments in the development of annual budgets and budget modifications.
• Prepares Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports and submits them to the funding agencies.
• Performs daily and monthly reconciliations to the general ledger to include reclassifications.
• Assists other Accounting staff with various duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and fund accounting, finance, accounting, and business administration.
• Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices, and procedures of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of the development, preparation and control of budgets.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required.
Physical Demands:
• Talk, hear, sit, stand; use hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Position requires frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field. Extensive accounting experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• At least two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting in addition to degree requirement.
• At least one (1) full year of experience in fund accounting in addition to degree requirement.
• Experience with accounting for Federal grants a plus.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 06/15/2026 |
