Accounting Clerk

Job Summary

This position performs a wide range of complex duties managing the Department of Planning and Community Development finance programs which provide direct services to the community, the Tribal Staff and the department.

The successful candidate will have experience in and be able to address each of the qualifications in their cover letter.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain budgets and all components
• Review and analyze Revenue/Expenses for anomalies and trends
• Prepare and process purchase orders and check requests in procurement module for purchases and payment to ensure payments are on-time
• Review financial reports for variances
• File and maintain up-to-date and well-organized files
• Liaison between Finance and PCD/Planning staff to assure timely payment of invoices
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Monthly meetings for budget/expenditure updates

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing programs
• Ability to perform typing or computer input at an acceptable level of proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Education and Experience

BA and one year of accounting experience OR AA and 3+ years of accounting experience OR High school diploma/GED and 5+ years of accounting experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The successful candidate will be required to have a current Washington State Driver's License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Confidentiality

This position will have knowledge of confidential personal information regarding others. The employee will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and adhere to applicable standards.

Drug Free Workplace

The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Indian Preference

Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe's Personnel Policies.

How to Apply

Submit application packets including a resume and cover letter on Paylocity through the Squaxin Island Tribe Career Opportunities website. Contact Human Resources for more information: 360-432-3865.

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