Description
FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
Provide accounting assistance and support to Accounting Management and Accountants to ensure financial data is accurate, timely and in compliance with grant regulations. Calculate, code, enter, verify and reconcile financial transactions according to established accounting rules and regulations. The primary focus of this position will be Grants.
Responsibilities:
* Provide excellent accounting assistance and support to include but not limited to receiving, organizing, and summarizing data; data entry; generate reports; conduct research as necessary; and perform a variety of reconciliations
* Establish a working knowledge of a variety of financial system modules including but not limited to: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Purchase Management, Fixed Assets, Intra-tribal, and Grant Tracking Software.
* Calculate, code and/or enter transactions into various financial system software modules including, but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, Travel and Fixed Assets.
* Verify financial information is complete, accurate and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and Tribal accounting policy and procedures.
* Prepare, generate and distribute reports to business units, management, and outside agencies as needed.
* Perform a variety of accounting tasks including, but not limited to receipting payments from customers; verifying cash on hand and physical inventory balances.
* Provide assistance with special projects.
* Maintain record retention process for grant files.
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures and provide improvements to management as needed.
* Participate in cross functional teams and activities to identify process and department improvement opportunities, evaluates alternatives, and implements solutions.
Skills:
Essential:
* Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
* Must be detailed oriented and able to work with a high level of accuracy
* Navigating websites, Adobe, word-processing and spreadsheet software programs
* Ability to work independently to meet strict daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly accounting deadlines.
* Working knowledge of accounting concepts and computerized financial systems
* Knowledge and understanding of applicable tribal, federal, and state laws, regulations, and requirements
* Excellent organizational skills
* Skill in generating and reviewing reports
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Associates Degree in Accounting
* A Combination of Experience and Education May Be Considered
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Walk frequently
* Sit frequently
* Use hands and arms frequently
* Stand occasionally
* Bend/stoop occasionally
* Kneel occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Crawl occasionally
* Lift 11-24 pounds occasionally
* Move 11-24 pounds occasionally
* Office setting
* Moderate noise level
Experience:
Essential:
* Accounts Payable
* Processing financial transactions for Accounts Receivable
* Processing financial transactions for General Ledger
* Processing financial transactions
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
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