Accounting Specialist I

Accounting Specialist I

Fisheries Resources Management

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $24.44-$27.51/Regular/Full-Time/Supervisory

Employee is responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities of the Yakama Nation Fisheries Program for contracts, grants and agreements with but not limited to the following: the United States Department of the Interior; Bureau of Indian Affairs; DOE Bonneville Power Administration; Bureau of Reclamation; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Army Corp of Engineers; United States Fish and Wildlife Service; US Environmental Protection Agency; Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; Washington State Department of Ecology, Department of Transportation, Recreation and Conservation Office; The Nature Conservancy; Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission; Columbia River Public Utility Districts of Lewis, Grant, Chelan and Douglas Counties as well as tribal allocation and private funding.

Provide direction for program and project specific finances, including development of a sound financial strategy, metrics that tie into the program's overall strategy, internal controls, leadership and systems designed to preserve the program's assets. Plan, direct, coordinate and maintain the integrated financial and risk management functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Yakama Nation's Financial and Personnel Policies, Code of Federal Regulations.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Determines necessary work products and oversees day-to-day work activities.
• Uses a team approach, requiring a friendly, cooperative working relationship with co-workers and other programs, agencies, tribes, and the community.
• Examines a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy and conformance with uniform accounting classification and specific accounting requirements; prepares schedules and reports for internal and external distribution.
• Makes analysis of various accounting problems, collects and assembles data prepares recommendations for solutions.
• Ensures contractor expenditures comply with contract requirements and ensure expenditures are within budget and allowable under all regulations for tribal and federal contracting.
• Reviews and verifies cost documentation financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and adequacy. The inclusion of all appropriate and relevant supporting documents (project hours, travel cost records, contractor invoices, etc.); and reconciliation with Financial System and approved by the Grants and Contracts Office.
• Reviews monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports along with a status report of priority work tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2, Grants and Contract Administration, Accounting Practices, Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP), Budgeting and Fiscal Reporting for state, federal, private and tribal reporting.
• Knowledge of Yakama Nation Policies and Procedures in Finance, Grant & Contract, Property & Acquisitions, and Human Resources, and other procedures including Human Resources, and other procedures including Safety Manual and Travel Regulations both Federal and Tribal policies.
• Knowledge and ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts, prepare financial reports and statements, budget preparations and management, along with financial forecasting.
• Knowledge and ability to learn Microsoft Dynamics 365 integrated computerized accounting system, databases and spreadsheets; superior skill level with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Isolved time cards.
• Knowledge of administrative, clerical practices and proficiency in computer use, specifically Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Access and 10-key operation, and general office machines.

• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations, develop an effective relationship

supporting building administrators, prioritize and handle frequent interruptions, prioritize and manage

multiple complex projects and tasks with completing deadlines.

• Ability to analyze and recommend corrective procedure or process to resolve problems, error and corrections needed in the financial area and contract management.
• Ability to establish, maintain effective working relationships and communication with all Yakama Nation Fisheries staff, other department staff, supervisors/managers, elected officials and the public to ensure a positive work environment.
• Ability to connect with staff and community members in a mutually respectful, supportive and accessible manner and address problems, issues and complaints tactfully, courtesy and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written at all organizational levels within personnel and external agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting or related field.
• Three years of experience as a Bookkeeper V, demonstrating the ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.