Tribal Staff Accountant

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. Under direct supervision, you will perform professional and technical accounting activities, focusing on Tribal Governmental fund accounting. Your responsibilities will include compiling financial information, processing journal entries, and reconciling reports and financial data. You will apply your accounting expertise to various budgeting and fiscal functions, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Your role will be integral to our mission of excellence in financial management and Tribal Governmental fund accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Journal Entries: Analyze financial transactions and create required journal entries.
• Payroll & Cost Allocation: Ensure payroll records are accurate and appropriately allocated.
• Month-End Closing: Coordinate timely month-end closing, including monthly reconciliations.
• Bank & Investment Reconciliation: Track and reconcile bank and investment transactions to the general ledger.
• Inter-Company Billings: Collaborate with inter-company departments to complete billings.
• Document Processing: Examine and process documents for completeness, accuracy,  and compliance.
• Fixed Assets Reconciliation: Reconcile Fixed Assets and depreciation.
• Compliance & Standards: Review accounting data for compliance with rules, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Comprehensive Records: Maintain comprehensive records of financial transactions and financial activities.
• Documentation: Ensure documentation is organized and accessible for reporting and audits.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors to provide documentation and respond to audit inquiries.
• Communication: Maintain excellent communication with department team members and supervisors.

Experience and Education

• Experience: Minimum of three years as a Staff Accountant with a strong understanding of Governmental Fund accounting.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is preferred.
• Software Skills: Knowledge of fund accounting software is required; Sage Intacct is preferred.

Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Benefits

The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians offers excellent health insurance benefits, including:

• Medical and dental HMO and PPO options.
• Vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) benefits
• Thirteen paid holidays
• PTO 

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday-Friday

Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)

Augustine is a drug-free employer, and you will be subject to a drug test upon conditional offer of employment.

Join our team and help us achieve financial excellence and compliance. Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career with the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians.