Grant Accountant

The Organization 

CRRC is a nonprofit intertribal fish and wildlife commission established to address environmental and natural resources issues of concern to its seven member Tribes, located in the Chugach Region of southcentral Alaska. These include Tatitlek Village IRA Council, Native Village of Eyak (Cordova), Port Graham Village Council, Nanwalek IRA Council, Chenega IRA Council, Qutekcak Native Tribe (Seward), and the Valdez Native Tribe.

Position Description

Reporting to the Finance Director the Grant Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate accounting of all grants and contracts of CRRC/APMI. The Grant Accountant provides financial reports funding partners and performs drawdowns and/or invoicing, and supervises the Grants & Contracts Administrator.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and ensure the timely and accurate fiscal submission and reporting of federal, state, and other grants in accordance with applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a system for tracking restrictions on contributions.
• Review grant expenses and verify compliance with contract and grant requirements.
• Work collaboratively to allocate expenses among grants and recommend costing improvements.
• Prepare monthly statements of activity for each fund and provide them to principal investigators.
• Prepare financial reports for reimbursement requests, quarterly reporting, and annual audits.
• Develop reports to meet grant reporting objectives, including SF-425 and federal cash transaction reporting requirements.
• Provide financial reports to external funding partners.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and surveys, as required.
• Prepare invoices for contracts in accordance with funder requirements.
• Perform grant and contract drawdowns and invoicing using government or other grantor-required systems, including the Payment Management System, ASAP, Grants Online, IPP, and GrantSolutions.
• Prepare grant receivable financial information for the Finance Director to post to the accounting records.
• Complete the financial closeout process for all grants and contracts.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to the Grants & Contracts Administrator.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, feedback, and performance evaluations to support employee development, recognize successes, and promote successful job performance, in coordination with the Finance Director and in accordance with CRRC policies and procedures.
• Support effective communication, collaboration, and coordination among the finance, grants, and program teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Experience in grant management, non-profit accounting and federal grant management.
• Ability to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment, have the capacity to problem solve and work independently and share the enthusiasm of the current staff.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff and provide leadership when appropriate.
• Ability to meet heavy deadlines and juggle multiple demands.
• Knowledge of federal purchasing and procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 215 (A-110), 2 CFR Part 230 (A-122) and OMB Circular A-133, FAR.
• Experience organizing, coding, and tracking classifications for projects that utilize multiple grant and donor funds.
• Experience building, monitoring, and consistently reporting on budgets.
• Highly organized, efficient, solutions- and detail-oriented with excellent administrative and time management skills.
• Pro-active and strategic mindset that enjoys improving existing systems collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with partners of different backgrounds and experiences.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with accounting software, AccuFund, is preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conducts self in a professional and ethical manner.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player.
• Exhibits a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member with multiple tasks at hand and with set timeframes.
• High attention to detail with ability to demonstrate sound judgment.
• Self-driven and flexible to change.

Location

Employee is expected to embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality which align with CRRC’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all staff, and partners.

THE CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PREFERENCE IS EXTENDED TO QUALIFIED AMERICAN INDIAN INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO ALL POSITIONS ON THE STAFF OF THE CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION (Public Law 93-638 Indian Self-

Determination and Education Assistance Act, Indian Preference Act, and the Indian Civil Rights Act, 1968 apply). Preference will be given to a Native from the Chugach Region or person who is knowledgeable of the region’s language, culture, and language.