Accountant II/Accounts Receivable - Nisqually Generations Healing Center

GRAND OPENING JULY 2025!

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is developing a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) facility on Pacific Ave in Olympia, Washington to address the opioid crisis within the Thurston County area. The Nisqually Indian Tribe is passionate about developing a whole person recovery model, keeping all services under one roof so the patient has the best possible chance of recovery. Our goal is to bring healing and wellness to the community, focusing on the entire family by serving tribal and non-tribal patients.

Jobs are projected to start late May - early June 2025.

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional accounting position responsible for assisting senior level staff in overseeing the development, modification, and implementation of accounting systems, standards, procedures, financial controls, research and financial analysis, the production and interpretation of financial statements and performing advanced financial and accounting tasks and reports for the Nisqually Indian Tribe.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general cost accounting tasks and maintain accounting
• Perform analysis and reconcile general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Ensure subsidiary ledgers are balanced with control accounts
• Monitor financial status, revenue, expenditures, and budgets, and provide monthly status reports to appropriate management
• Prepare monthly and year-end closing of the
• Set and monitor budgets and advise program/project management of budget variance issues.
• Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, providing explanation of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data or
• Provide training to Nisqually Indian Tribe staff regarding financial policies and
• Recommend necessary department controls or procedure changes to improve current systems.
• Review financial activity of Tribal organizations to ensure compliance with Tribal accounting procedures and policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution AND three years of professional accounting or auditing experience including one year of experience leading or supervising fiscal positions OR an equivalent combination of appropriate experience and/or post-secondary education.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the Nisqually Tribe's policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, bookkeeping theories and practices, and office procedures.
• Knowledge of federal regulations for accounting and auditing
• Ability to use financial management software and systems, manage financial databases and generate spreadsheets.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports and
• Ability to research, interpret, analyze, and explain detailed and complex financial data, legal documents, and government regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team and to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of government employees and officials, and the public.
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work projects and to work independently.
• Ability to maintain and practice strict confidentiality regarding financial information, records, and other matters always.
• Skill in performing detailed and accurate accounting
• Ability to establish and maintain organized work
• Ability to provide orientation, training, and supervision to accounting
• Ability to work with a wide range of tribal programs and projects, and Tribal leadership to provide strategic guidance regarding policies and procedures and to clarify the Tribe's accounting process.