Staff Accountant (51357)

JOB SUMMARY: The Kiowa Tribe Finance Department is hiring a Staff Accountant to help keep the Tribe's financial records accurate, timely and well controlled. In this role, you will handle day-to-day accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and grant accounting. You will also help strengthen the internal controls that protect the Tribe's resources.

This position is a good fit for an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented, dependable with deadlines and comfortable working across departments.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card and general ledger accounts
• Lead or support the month-end and year-end close, meeting all deadlines
• Track grant revenue and expenditures, and prepare grant drawdowns and financial reports for federal, state and other funders
• Review accounts payable, payroll and purchasing transactions for accuracy and proper coding
• Monitor and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties over cash, banking and credit cards
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for the annual audit, including the Single Audit
• Assist with budget preparation and budget-to-actual reporting
• Respond promptly to requests from finance leadership, program managers and auditors
• Train and support other accounting staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications :

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through on deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

These qualifications are preferred, not required. If you meet the required qualifications but not every item below, we still encourage you to apply.

• Experience working in tribal government finance
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Experience with grant accounting and reporting, including federal grants and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
• Experience using MIP Fund Accounting
• Experience using Microix
• Experience preparing for or supporting a Single Audit

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Kiowa Tribe’s motor vehicle policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation which reflects a good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• All work will be completed in an office setting.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of five (5) pounds.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long intervals based upon the needs of the position.
• May be required to travel in-state and out of state based upon the needs of the position