Accountant
Ak-chin Indian Community
Summary:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional level day-to-day accounting functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major work in accounting or closely related field that includes a significant amount of accounting coursework and three years of responsible full-time professional accounting experience that includes a variety of accounting functions, involving computerized accounting systems; OR a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete a background check.
Examples of Duties:
- Participates in
accomplishment of organizational, departmental, and workgroup goals and objectives. - Performs financial analysis and reconciles general ledger accounts.
- Prepares
month end , quarterly, and year-end closing reports. - Prepares various documents in compliance with established policies.
- Monitors and records budgets and fund transfers.
- Responds to questions and requests for financial information.
- Prepares reports for state, federal, and grant agencies.
- Develops various accounting reports and financial statements.
- Maintains various grants, contracts, projects and similar activities.
- Performs special projects and other work-related duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of GAAP and GASB as applied to governmental accounting.
- Knowledge of financial reporting practices.
- Knowledge of tribal and federal laws affecting fiscal functions.
- Knowledge of accounting, auditing and budgeting principles
and practices. - Knowledge of contract and grant principles and procedures.
- Ability to work independently from general instructions.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written correspondence and reports.
- Skill in preparing detailed schedules and interpreting analytical reports.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting software, Accufund, preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and basic data processing applications for accounting functions. Must be able to use a 10-key calculator.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with various contacts in the course of work.