ACCOUNTANT

Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

Salary Range: $43,605.00-$53,198.00/annum

 **APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**
**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles and analyzes financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts and reconciling bank statements.
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and establishes and monitors the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to the general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities, maintains data bases, coordinating and preparing the audit process. Ensuring accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Analyzes and advises on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
• Analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provides strategic recommendations and maintains solutions to business and financial problems.
• Responsible for preparing special reports and financial statements relating to the financial condition of the various accounts.
• Makes best-practices recommendations to management.
• Assists with the annual external audit.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Provides feedback to accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Attends seminars and professional conferences as it relates to the job duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Three (3) years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation, and providing financial advice.

 Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please email degree or transcripts to trent.begay@fdihb.org

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.