Job Description

Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Program: Accounting

Reports to: Finance Director

Supervises: Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Staff Accountant, Financial Analyst, Payroll Specialist

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Exempt

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 9.-638

The Accounting Manager, under the direction and supervision of the Controller, is responsible for daily operations of the Accounting department including - payroll processing, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, grant reporting, and accounts payable batch review for the Tribe.

Essential Functions

• Coaching, team building, retention, scheduling, training, hiring, and supervision of Admin Accounting staff
• Oversees all functions of the Accounting department – accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and bank reconciliations
• Responsible for protection of all Tribal financial assets
• Implements departmental objectives and operational goals
• Directs accounting activity for timely posting and control of monthly close process for reporting
• Establishing internal controls and processes for integrity of general ledger accounts and accounting software
• Supports in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities to external and internal sources
• Analyze monthly financial reporting and investigates variances
• Ensures clean and timely year-end audits
• Responsible for grant management and reporting
• Upholding policy and communicating with managers on operational best practices
• Effectively manage accounting and program manager relations
• Anticipate problems and be proactive in finding solutions
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It 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 Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category 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 aid

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Five years of progressive experience in various aspects of accounting in progressive roles of responsibility

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must 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 Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Must work well in an environment that promotes job sharing, training, and team building
• Ability to safeguard and protect the use of confidential information

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*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.