Accounting Specialist I. - Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

SUMMARY 

The Accounting Specialist I position reports to the Controller and is responsible for providing accounting assistance for a variety of programs that require attention to detail and accuracy while ensuring compliance with Tribal Code, department policies and procedures, and Federal Laws within the Finance Department.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process electronic Travel Authorization forms and prepare per diems for all tribal government travel within procurement and travel policies.
• Timely payment of monthly credit card charges.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements; journalize transactions, research missing invoices and receipts.
• Investigate and resolve all unauthorized transactions.
• Maintain tracking of company credit cards.
• Ensure accounting transactions (credit cards, travel requests) are coded accurately and processed/posted timely.
• Assist payroll specialist with bi-weekly payroll process for Tribal Government as needed.
• Assist with various journal entries and filing records.
• Assist with annual audit process.
• Ensure confidentiality with payroll and accounts payable related activities.
• Assist with processing electronic PO, check requests, weekly AP check run and urgent check requests as needed.
• Assist with reconciliations of a variety of accounts.
• Timely updates of GSA rates on travel forms.
• Utilize accounting all organizational software: (MIP, LaserFiche, Microix, Paylocity, Amplifund, others as added).
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as directed by management.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS

• No supervisory authority.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds

JOB LOCATION

Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prefer an Associate degree in accounting and/or Business Management
• Prefer general accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Should possess efficiency in keyboarding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. May be subject to skills testing.
• Possession of good math skills.
• Willingness to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for NIMS certification as arranged by the Tribes.
• Possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
• This is a non-covered position and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check which may include fingerprinting.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.