What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Accountant position at Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa?
Description
Division/Department: Financial – Enterprise Accounting Location: Fond du Lac Tribal Center Reports To: Financial Director Probationary Period: 6 months FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried) Classification: Non-Child-Related NA Driver’s License: No Driver’s License required. Wage Range: $75,910.02 - $85,398.77
Responsibilities
Division/Department: Financial – Enterprise Accounting Location: Fond du Lac Tribal Center Reports To: Financial Director Probationary Period: 6 months FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried) Classification: Non-Child-Related NA Driver’s License: No Driver’s License required. Wage Range: $75,910.02 - $85,398.77
Responsibilities
- Responsible for timely preparation of monthly financial statements for specific companies as directed. This includes analysis of financial transactions and operating results. Also included in the preparation of journal entries for receivables and payables or others as needed. Monthly financial reports should be sent to management before the end of the following month.
- Responsible for preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations for the specific companies you are assigned monthly, or as often as needed.
- Assist Financial Division management with preparation for any/all audits and reviews by outside agencies and accounting firms.
- Responsible for the department’s Accounts Payable Check Runs. This includes ensuring the checking accounts have an adequate cash balance, ensuring it ties out to batch totals, posting applicable AP batches, review for any intercompany problems, etc.
- Meets with other Fond du Lac Director’s and/or managers to review any financial matters.
- Assists with financial forecasts and budget preparation. Maintains budget(s) in the accounting system so they are accurately reflected on financial statements.
- Assists with drafting policies and procedures as they relate to financial matters.
- Attends training and conferences as applicable to the job.
- Attends department meetings and mandatory Fond du Lac staff meetings.
- Works with financial staff in other departments when necessary to resolve related party questions/issues. Monitors intercompany transactions to ensure related party receivables and payables are resolved in a timely manner.
- Supervises any Financial Clerks, Lead Financial Clerks, and Financial Technicians in the department. This includes completing their annual appraisals, approving leave time, monitoring their work product, ensuring proper coverage of duties when they are on leave, training for their duties, and any disciplinary action necessary.
- Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
- Appropriate work attire is required.
- Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
- Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
- Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
- Experience in the Accounting field is required.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
- Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
- Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
- Some travel may be required.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Normal physical requirements, including work in a smoking environment.
Salary : $75,910 - $85,399
