Wilton Rancheria · 1 week ago
Accountant I
Wilton Rancheria is seeking an Accountant I to support the accounting department under the direct supervision of the Controller. The role involves maintaining day-to-day accounting functions, preparing financial statements, and performing internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of budgets and budget projections
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and required financial reports
Assist with the annual financial audit
Assist with payroll
Provide up-to-date expenditure and balanced information
Review accounting transactions, verify budget and expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls
Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Prepare various month-end and year-end accounting functions
Prepare general ledger entries for adjusting and correcting accounting records
Perform general bookkeeping duties including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing
Perform audit to ensure programs are following policies, laws, and regulations
Other duties as assign
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in accounting or finance or a combination of education and experience in a closely related field
Possession of a valid driver's license, transportation and insurance are required
Must pass background security check prior to employment
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug test as requested over course of employment
Must be able to work evening hours and weekends on occasion
Preferred
Among qualified applicants, preference is given to Wilton Rancheria Tribal Members, then to spouses of Wilton Rancheria Tribal Members and to other Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). All applicants claiming preference must submit verification of their Indian heritage
Company
Wilton Rancheria
Wilton Rancheria was terminated in 1959 by the federal government. After years of struggle, the Tribe regained its federal recognition in June 2009.