Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantDepartment: Finance Program: Accounting Reports to: Accounting Manager Employment Status: Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryThe Staff Accountant, under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, is responsible for fixed assets and capital projects accounting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, indirect costs allocation, and annual financial audit rediness. Essential FunctionsMaintain fixed assets schedules and reconcile to the general ledgerCalculate and record monthly depreciation expensesTrack work in progress expenses for capital projectsManage indirect cost allocations and assist with the annual indirect cost proposalManage grants receivable and deferred revenue allocations for grant funded programsReconcile assigned general ledger accountsPrepare adjusting journal entriesResponsible for the month-end close process in accounting softwareProvide support and review for A/P, Payroll, and A/R accounting functionsPrepare bank cash depositsAssist with the preparation of work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial auditEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsSedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are metPhysical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Repetitive MotionOSHA CategoriesCategory III– Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aidEquipment and ToolsList Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, scanner, 10 key, and other office equipmentTravelLocalQualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degreeThree (3) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degreeExperienceThree (3) years of experience as a staff accountant, auditor, financial analyst or a similar rolePreferredConcentration in AccountingKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesLicense/CertificationMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)Special SkillsProficiency with Microsoft ExcelAbility to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writingMust work well in an environment that promotes job sharing, training, and team buildingAbility to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlinesAttention to detail requiredAbility to adapt well to changeProven organizational and time management skillsConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.

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