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

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.

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