Senior Accountant (Onsite)- Chandler, AZ - Gila River Development

LOCATION: Wild Horse Pass Development Authority
COMPENSATION: $62,150-$74,618 DOE
HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISORY: No
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant position is responsible for serving as a team leader in the Finance Department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department.
• Works with the Director of Finance, Controller and/or Accounting Manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.
• Reviews records of accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Creates forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel.

• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, maintenance of financial records, processes, and data, and enhance the company's value.
• Respond to the Director of Finance and Controller as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate the financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Key Qualifications - Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required, or equivalent number of years of experience plus five (5) years of accounting experience.
• CPA Certification preferred
• Prefer candidate who has experience providing financial or accounting services to a wide variety of businesses and has experience working with Native American Tribal business
• Must possess a valid AZ driver's license and provide proof of past driving record for thirty-nine (39) months from the Department of Motor Vehicle GRIC driver's permit will be required, drive certification needed to drive all community vehicles.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen prior to assuming position.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Financial Management
• Technical Capacity
• Performance Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Creditability
• Friendly and professional demeanor
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism
• Exceptional time management skills
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level.
• Demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness.
• Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Demonstrate sound work ethic substantial administrative and management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills: ability to prioritize time and responsibilities in such a way as to fullfill primary goals and complete numerous details that accompany each project.