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Job Summary:\ Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:\ Occasional training and mentoring may be required to assist other Tribal Accountants, Interns, Clerks, and new employees.

Duties/Responsibilities:\ Prepare bank reconciliations and journal entries as required/requested.\ Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly and annual financial statements for the Tribal clients.\ Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.\ Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.\ Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.\ Ensure all financial reporting and regulatory deadlines are met.\ Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close procedures are followed.\ Respond timely to requests from clients auditors and work with them to accomplish a timely year end audit.\ Deal with clients on a regular basis including gathering information and explaining accounting, grant, and audit principles and regulations.\ Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Partner.

Required Skills/Abilities:\ Able to analyze information skillfully.\ Attention to detail and accuracy.\ Strong reconciliation skills.\ Good judgment and problem-solving skills.\ Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.

Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language.\ Excellent interpersonal skills.\ Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.\ Knowledge of fund accounting principles.\ Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.\ Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.\ Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.\ Dedicated to superior client service and able to effectively communicate with clients in order to gather information and explain complex terms and facts clearly and logically.\ Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.\ Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work autonomously, multitask and manage time constraints and deadlines.

Education and Experience:\ Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. (Extensive accounting experience may be substituted for degree requirement)\ At least two (2) years experience in accounting in addition to degree requirement.\ Experience with Native American accounting a plus.

\ Physical Requirements:\ Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\ Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.\ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

\ Work Hours and Overtime:\ Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday.\ This job is a salaried position and due to the nature of the business and position, may require different/additional hours to accomplish the objectives.\ Extended hours are required during busy times throughout the year depending upon workload and deadlines.

\ Travel Requirements:\ Out-of-town travel is occasionally required for this position.\ All efforts will be made to give as much advance notice as possible for required travel.\ Employee must have reliable transportation, an active drivers license, and valid automobile insurance.