Accountant I

JOB TITLE: Accountant I

DEPARTMENT: Finance

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accountant I position has responsibility for processing all accounts payable for the Tribal government including credit cards, travel, reoccurring, and individual accounts payable payments.

Supervised by: Chief Financial Officer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop general knowledge in all areas of the Accounting Department
• Process accounts payable & travel payable for all tribal government departments
• Ensure documentation is matched to correct payment
• Ensure adequate documentation to support all payments
• Serve as main backup to other accounts payable staff members
• Reconcile credit card charges and travel by ensuring adequate receipts are received and entered into the system
• Ensure checks get signed by authorized signer
• Ensure all backup received by end of day Tuesday are processed same week for Thursday payment
• Follow up on credit card charges that are missing in Microix
• Reconcile all Travel advance payments
• Be Aware of personal or fraudulent charges on Tribal credit cards
• Ensure the Tribe gets reimbursed for amounts advanced for travel
• Advise and respond to inquiries from non-accounting staff and departments on procedures for accounts payable, credit card charges, and travel
• Assist other positions in the Accounting Department, as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 or more years of experience in accounts payable

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Proficient in accounting software like Microix, MIP. and Quickbooks
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial matters

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TIME COMMITMENT

1. Work schedule is 40 hours per week. This is a full-time position.

2. Tasks are performed mostly indoors in both a clinical setting and an office environment.

3. Considerable time may be spent at a computer work station in the performance of administrative tasks.

4. Work may be performed under highly stressful conditions, and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing or walking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,848.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• La Conner, WA 98257: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $57,848 - $0