Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians · 12 hours ago
Grants Administrator/Accountant
Corning, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPaskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians is seeking a Grants Administrator/Accountant responsible for the administration of tribal government grants, ensuring accurate collection and reporting of grant data. The role includes maintaining workflow processes, grant compliance, and assisting with general accounting duties.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Research and identify new federal, state, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match tribal priorities, and communicates such opportunities to tribal program staff for consideration
Assists in the review of proposals, narratives, budgets, applications, and other supporting documents provided by programs in response to solicitations, to assure consistency with all policies and procedures of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies
Coordinates and follows up on the progress of submitted proposals. Upon receipt of a successful Award Notice, schedules and coordinates an Intake Meeting with responsible program and accounting staff to review terms and conditions of the award, reporting deadlines for programs and accounting, and financial drawdown procedures
Maintain and coordinate updates to Grant Department procedures as needed
Develops and maintains a master file on Active and Pending grants and contracts
Remains up to date on current issues related to grant proposals and regulations
Monitors and tracks actual versus budget spending on all grants
Initiates drawdowns on agency portals, or prepares invoices on a monthly or quarterly basis, in order to assure tribal cash flow needs are met
Meets frequently with staff to discuss current and new funding needs
Maintain confidential government and operational information
Maintains a continuing and effective rapport and working relationship with local, regional, state, and federal offices to obtain and manage grant-related information in a timely manner
Acts as central contact for all grant applications
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Create, edit, and proof correspondence and reports independently
Maintains an easily accessible filing system (hard copy and online), making grants available to the Accounting Department and the appropriate administrative staff
Attend special meetings, training sessions, conferences and seminars as required
General Accounting and other duties as assigned, including participation in the development of Indirect Cost Rates and supporting the annual audit and budget processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Business Administration
Demonstrated ability to initiate and follow through on complex planning tasks, manage time well, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to sometimes unforeseeable complications in the performance of assigned duties
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries from regulatory agencies or members of the community
Strong oral and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail, along with the ability to effectively present information to executive management and Tribal Council
Successful pre-employment Drug Test and a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance will be required as a condition of employment
Possess a valid California Driver's License and be insurable by the Tribe
Preferred
Some experience in, or eagerness to learn, grants/contracts administration is highly preferred
Equivalency – An equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position
Company
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, a Sovereign Tribal Government, is based in what is now known as Tehama and Glenn counties, east of the Northern California Coastal Range.
Founded in 1906
11-50 employees
Funding
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