Junior Accountant

BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR

TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
CHIEF BLACKBIRD CENTER P.O. BOX 39 ODANAH, WI 54861

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Department: Accounting

Hourly Rate: $15.00 Full Time: 40Hrs/Week

Exempt: No/Hourly

Supervisor: Accounting Manager

Posting Date: Public

Opens: January 26, 2021

Closes: February 9, 2021 at 4:30 pm

Summary:

The Junior Accountant will assist and support Departmental Staff as necessary in the Tribal Accounting function

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Support with the overflow of work of other Accounting Personnel, or in other Accounting Personnel absence, when assigned and necessary.

• Scan and maintain reports, supporting documents, and worksheets into the electronic record storage system.

• Review and enter Purchase Orders in accordance with Tribal Procurement Policy

• Complete, review, and enter vouchers for check preparation, as necessary.

• Process and disburse accounts payable checks, as necessary.

• Enter approved program budgets and any budget modifications.

• Review, interpret, analyze, and adjust financial records, as necessary.

• Create, coordinate, and release contract/grant financial reports to Federal, State, and Private funding agencies.

• Assist in the yearly budget preparation process.

• Meet monthly with the Program/Department staff to address financial issues.

• Assist with maintaining complete contract/grant files.

• Perform bank account reconciliation, as necessary.

• Compliance with Tribal, Federal, State, and various Private policies and regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Candidate must possess the following:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in the field of Accounting.

Preferred:

A candidate who possesses a minimum of a two-year degree in Accounting and/or experience in the field of Governmental

Accounting with working knowledge of MIP accounting software.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Must be able to be bondable under the organization’s insurance carrier.

• Be able to perform assigned duties with limited oversight and minimal direction.

• Strong initiative and self-motivation, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with others and possess strong interpersonal/customer service skills.

• Have basic knowledge of office equipment, including facsimile machine, a scanning unit, copier, and other essential equipment necessary to perform daily administrative functions.

• Have advanced computer skills, knowledge of word and spreadsheet software programs.

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and meet eligibility for tribal insurance.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Background Check:

This position is contingent on the required ability to pass a background check.

Must meet the requirements to be bondable and required to possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Language Skills:

Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interact with the clients/employees, tribal programs, and other agency personnel with objectivity and courtesy.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must meet 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.

Sedentary work with some standing and walking required. Occasional lifting upwards to 25 lbs.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Drug-Free Workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, P.L. 100-690 and the Bad River Tribe’s Employee Policy & Procedures Handbook. Indian Preference will be given in accordance with P.L. 93-638 and the Tribe’s Preference Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No