Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation · 1 hour ago
Accountant - Senior (TM45696)
WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32/hr - $39/hr
5+ years expConfederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee and participate in complex accounting transactions and ensure compliance with established procedures. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing audits, and providing leadership within the accounting department.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Reviews accounting transaction postings made by others
Participates in posting transactions, and prepares journal entries and general ledger adjustments to budget records, special funds, and financial statements
Participates in development and implementation of accounting controls governing financial activity
Ensures separation of activities, accounting of assets, and proper execution of transactions
Audits financial data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with policies and procedures and applicable government regulations
Recommends change to policies and procedures that improve internal controls
Prepares proper closing of the general ledger and trial balance for year-end financial reporting
Assists with, and coordinates activities connected with audits performed by independent auditors
Prepares, analyzes, and prepares a variety of reports for management, County, State, and Federal agencies
Ensures compliance with accounting and legal requirements
Assists in facilitating the budget development process
Researches and gathers information about labor costs, revenues and limits, projected overhead, and details for expenditures within various funds
Works with departments and sites to develop and critique budget proposals
Implements the approved budget and integrates it into the financial systems
Serves as a resource for questions regarding budgets, accounts and related information
Provide technical expertise and direction regarding accounting issues and discrepancies
Reviews financial record-keeping procedures, techniques and methods
Recommend and implement new or improved procedures and techniques, assuring efficiency and compliance with District policies and applicable government regulations
Conducts financial and procedural analysis of revenue limits, sources of funds, and related data
Monitors and analyzes the utilization of funds, including those from general, grant, capital, and other sources
Trains, assigns and reviews work, and provides technical guidance to accounting department staff
Participates in the review of clerical staff performance
Prepares tax returns and forms to the IRS, department of revenue, and local governments
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of tax reporting requirements
Prepares and enters high level accounting adjustments onto the accounting system such as those required for general ledger prior to producing financial statements
Participates in the development and enhancement of automated accounting and financial information systems
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or the equivalent specialty
Five years of experience in accounting, two of which must involve leadership over processing of transactions and production of financial statements
Must submit to and successfully clear an extensive criminal background inquiry (tribal, state, financial) and maintain clearance throughout employment
Reviews accounting transaction postings made by others
Participates in posting transactions, and prepares journal entries and general ledger adjustments to budget records, special funds, and financial statements
Participates in development and implementation of accounting controls governing financial activity
Audits financial data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with policies and procedures and applicable government regulations
Prepares proper closing of the general ledger and trial balance for year-end financial reporting
Assists with, and coordinates activities connected with audits performed by independent auditors
Prepares, analyzes, and prepares a variety of reports for management, County, State, and Federal agencies
Assists in facilitating the budget development process
Serves as a resource for questions regarding budgets, accounts and related information
Reviews financial record-keeping procedures, techniques and methods
Conducts financial and procedural analysis of revenue limits, sources of funds, and related data
Trains, assigns and reviews work, and provides technical guidance to accounting department staff
Prepares tax returns and forms to the IRS, department of revenue, and local governments
Prepares and enters high level accounting adjustments onto the accounting system
Participates in the development and enhancement of automated accounting and financial information systems
May require a valid driver's license
Requires specialized professional-level knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of accounting and financial record keeping
Requires in-depth knowledge of the generally accepted accounting practices and procedures for municipal entities
Requires thorough knowledge of computer-aided relational database systems that apply to accounting applications
Requires knowledge of audit procedures, development of accounting controls, and implementation of GASB releases
Must know and understand modern practices and principles of leadership
Requires well-developed human relations skills
Requires skill in writing professional communications and reports
Requires advanced math skills to perform financial and statistical computations and accounting tests
Requires the ability to carry out all aspects of the position
Requires the ability to prepare trial balance financial statements and summaries, account adjustments, financial estimates (variance analysis), audit reports, and custom reports using PC-based spreadsheets and relational databases
Must be able to prepare clear, complete, and concise financial records, analyze accounting data and prepare financial statements
Requires the ability to conduct technical research and complete complex mathematical and statistical computations
Requires the ability to develop and implement accounting controls
Requires the ability to learn and apply the sections of tribal, corporate, and municipal codes that deal with accounting, reporting, and reimbursement for services
Requires the ability to use specialized computer-aided tools for data management and analysis
Must be able to prepare professional written reports
Must be able to supervise, train, and manage the performance of staff in a manner that encourages team work, high morale, and efficiency
Incumbent must be able to work in an office setting engaged in work of a primarily sedentary nature
Requires ambulatory ability to retrieve files and stand at a counter for customer service transactions
Requires sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10-key
Requires visual acuity to read computer screens, printed material, and detailed accounting information
Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person
Work is performed indoors with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance
This position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances
Preferred
A CPA, CMA, or CIA certificate is desirable and may substitute for some experience
Tribal member and Indian preference will apply
Preference will also be given to honorably discharged Veterans who are minimally qualified
Company
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is non profit organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Billy Nicholson
CFO
Recent News
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