Pokagon Band of Potwatomi Indians
Senior Staff Accountant
Pokagon Band of Potwatomi Indians, Dowagiac, Michigan, United States, 49047
Commitment to Citizen Service
Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian's governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary:
Coordinate and perform activities of internal accounting operations within the Department of Finance. Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and support month-end close process. Support grant and fund accounting, ensuring the accurate allocation of funds and adherence to grant requirements, in collaboration with the Department of Compliance.
Essential Functions: Prepare, process, submit and post bi-weekly payroll promptly and accurately. Support the month-end close process, ensuring all entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation, relating to monthly recurring transactions, accruals, deferrals, reconciliations, and one-off adjustments, as required for accurate financial reporting. Perform monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts including prepaids, fixed assets, and liability accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, collaborating with relevant departments, as needed. Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with GAAP and/or GASB. Provide support to departments on financial transactions, fiscal allocations, and grant management. Assist the Controller and Financial Analyst in reviewing month-end results and making necessary adjustments for accurate reporting. Perform periodic banking functions such as but not limited to: electronic transfers, inter-account transfers, and Per Cap transfers. Ensuring all accounts are managed per policy. Support the annual audit process by working with the controller to prepare necessary schedules and facilitate the audit process with all departments. Compile required and ad-hoc reports on operating functions within the department and other assigned departments. Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls related to accounting processes. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance data accuracy and efficiency. Contribute to staff meetings to highlight the financial impact of operations to Tribal personnel for departments, as assigned. Further, may discuss operational problems or explain procedural changes or practices. Responsible for maintaining the records (both digitally and physically) for the year end audit pertaining to balance sheet accounts. Non-Essential Functions:
Perform other related functions as assigned. Equipment:
Standard office equipment. Systems used: MS Office applications, Internet, CRM, GP Dynamics, and ADP. Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Minimum four (4) years of progressive, relevant experience. Ability to read, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial statements, cash flow analysis, governmental accounting regulations, GAAP updates, audit reports, business plans, general business periodicals, professional CPA journals, technical procedures, or all other relevant governmental regulations. Demonstrated ability to write detailed financial reports, general ledger accounts, cash flow analysis, fund specific performance summaries, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public. Demonstrated ability to solve practical accounting and finance problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Knowledge and demonstrated experience with accounting software and database systems, Strong knowledge of the MS Excel application. Indian Preference:
Pokagon Band Preference Code applies. Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment. Frequently required to talk and hear. Work Environment:
General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Competencies:
Using Financials Client Focus Exemplifying Integrity Quality Focus Initiative Teamwork
Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian's governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary:
Coordinate and perform activities of internal accounting operations within the Department of Finance. Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and support month-end close process. Support grant and fund accounting, ensuring the accurate allocation of funds and adherence to grant requirements, in collaboration with the Department of Compliance.
Essential Functions: Prepare, process, submit and post bi-weekly payroll promptly and accurately. Support the month-end close process, ensuring all entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation, relating to monthly recurring transactions, accruals, deferrals, reconciliations, and one-off adjustments, as required for accurate financial reporting. Perform monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts including prepaids, fixed assets, and liability accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, collaborating with relevant departments, as needed. Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with GAAP and/or GASB. Provide support to departments on financial transactions, fiscal allocations, and grant management. Assist the Controller and Financial Analyst in reviewing month-end results and making necessary adjustments for accurate reporting. Perform periodic banking functions such as but not limited to: electronic transfers, inter-account transfers, and Per Cap transfers. Ensuring all accounts are managed per policy. Support the annual audit process by working with the controller to prepare necessary schedules and facilitate the audit process with all departments. Compile required and ad-hoc reports on operating functions within the department and other assigned departments. Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls related to accounting processes. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance data accuracy and efficiency. Contribute to staff meetings to highlight the financial impact of operations to Tribal personnel for departments, as assigned. Further, may discuss operational problems or explain procedural changes or practices. Responsible for maintaining the records (both digitally and physically) for the year end audit pertaining to balance sheet accounts. Non-Essential Functions:
Perform other related functions as assigned. Equipment:
Standard office equipment. Systems used: MS Office applications, Internet, CRM, GP Dynamics, and ADP. Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Minimum four (4) years of progressive, relevant experience. Ability to read, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial statements, cash flow analysis, governmental accounting regulations, GAAP updates, audit reports, business plans, general business periodicals, professional CPA journals, technical procedures, or all other relevant governmental regulations. Demonstrated ability to write detailed financial reports, general ledger accounts, cash flow analysis, fund specific performance summaries, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public. Demonstrated ability to solve practical accounting and finance problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Knowledge and demonstrated experience with accounting software and database systems, Strong knowledge of the MS Excel application. Indian Preference:
Pokagon Band Preference Code applies. Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment. Frequently required to talk and hear. Work Environment:
General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Competencies:
Using Financials Client Focus Exemplifying Integrity Quality Focus Initiative Teamwork