Govt. Accounting - Bookkeeper Open Until Filled - Sault Tribe

The position includes a variety of accounting tasks including monthly billing for accounts receivable and preparing daily and monthly reports for activities. Assists in various reconciliations and special projects as requested by the Accounting Services Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
• Assists accountants in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Assists other professional team members in monthly services and special reports.
• Researches and compiles information for specialized reports.
• Assists in the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Processes financial documents for preparing and posting journal entries.
• Provides assistance to all areas of the Accounting Services Department, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and journal entries, as requested.
• Generates monthly billings of accounts receivable for the various Tribal entities and distributes to agencies and customers. Tracks and deposits all money received on accounts.
• Responsible for payment of vendors after obtaining proper supporting documentation and authorization.
• Performs the assigned activities per the policies and procedures specified in the Governmental and Accounting team member manuals.
• Must provide excellent customer service to all.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
• Must possess excellent communication skills to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must be trustworthy and confidential.
• Must be able to perform efficiently under pressure and be able to organize tasks accordingly.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.
CONTACTS: Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other Departments, executives, Board of Directors, bankers, customers, outside vendor/service providers, Federal, State Tribal, and local governments and agencies, the general public, and Tribal members.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position primarily sedentary. Sits/lifts up to a maximum of 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant typing; frequent standing, walking, sitting, use of hearing, near, midrange, and far vision and driving; and occasional carrying, lifting and pushing, pulling of 25 pounds; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, manual handling, use of color and field of vision and bending. Working conditions include occasional exposure to weather and noise. Potential hazards include constant typing. (Office position)
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Two years prior bookkeeping experience is required. Billing experience preferred. Must have an understanding of accounting.
Certification/License: Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have knowledge of standard office practices and a demonstrated working knowledge of basic office equipment including phones, computers, facsimiles, printers and copiers. Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheets, word processing and accounting software, internet and email preferred. Prior knowledge and experience with JD Edwards, Excel, and Word preferred. Must exhibit dependability, integrity, accuracy, and diligence. Must be able to work with little or no supervision and use good judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and multi-tasking skills required. Must have the ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. Must maintain strict confidentiality and understand and comply with all organizational and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Must work closely with and adhere to the Privacy Act. Native American preferred.