What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Mooretown Rancheria?
POSITION TITLE: Accountant
REPORTS TO: Controller
SUPERVISES: None
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
SALARY: NE $25.00 - $30.00 hourly
CLOSED DATE: Open Until Filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for completing general accounting and financial transactions and preparing required financial reporting.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Completes general accounting duties as assigned.
2. Assists with the creation and revision of department policies and procedures.
3. Interprets department policies and procedures for accounting personnel staff and other Mooretown Rancheria departments as necessary.
4. May be responsible for researching, compiling, interpreting, and preparing data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
5. Performs cost control activities, monitors grant funding and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control and reports findings to Tribal Administrator.
6. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations; identifies opportunities for improvement, and guides the implementation of changes.
7. Performs or assists the staff in performing accounting and data processing duties.
8. Performs general accounting work as needed, including making journal entries, balancing accounts, closing monthly books, reconciling general ledger accounts, processing cash transfers and issuing financial statements.
9. May perform periodic financial studies and analyses.
10. Prepares and/or verifies periodic reports, including grant reports and those mandated by state and federal regulations.
11. Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints regarding department functions and activities.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. BA/BS degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance and at least 3 years professional accounting, financial, or auditing work preferred; or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Tribal, government or other public accounting experience preferred.
3. Experience or knowledge of federal grant cash management preferred.
4. Knowledge of Sage MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks preferred.
5. Knowledge of principles and techniques of management and employee supervision.
6. Knowledge of financial analysis and research procedures; ability to prepare clear and accurate financial reports; and ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
8. Must be a team player able to work effectively with staff, the Tribal Administrator, Tribal Council, and Tribal members.
9. Ability to Interpret and apply financial policies and procedures.
10. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and arms balance, stoop, and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities covered under ADA.
11. Preference will be given to Native Americans (25 USC Sec. 472A).
12. Must have a valid California Driver’s License and be insurable on Mooretown Rancheria’s automobile policy.
13. Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background investigation and live scan fingerprints.
Rev. (05-24)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sage MIP Fund Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
- Tribal, government or other public accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30
