Staff Accountant

SUMMARY & SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and analyze a company's financial records. The Staff Accountant will compile financial statements, review data, and ensure financial compliance. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, forecasting, and budgeting. The Staff Accountants will also analyze corporate financial operations to ensure the business is running efficiently.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance
• Enter accounting-related information into business logs
• Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy
• Organize and update financial records
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue
• Perform monthly bank settlements
• Prepare documentation for external auditors
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• At least two years' experience in accounting or a related field
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must adhere to Tribal drug and alcohol policy
• Keep regular hours of operations as prescribed by Tribal Administrator and Tribal Council
• Must have a valid Driver's License

APPLICATION:

An employment application is required. Please use this link to complete the application.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Must be able to multitask and complete tasks as given.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with vendors and staff. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

PRCI TRIBAL PREFERENCE:

For purposes of hiring, promotions transfers, and training all candidates must possess the "Minimum Qualifications" stated in the job description or job announcement. Minimum Qualification is defined as those entry-level qualifications essential to the performance of the basic responsibilities for each job category, including but not limited to education, training, specific work experience, employment record, and physical skills (where applicable).
Preference shall be given with respect to personnel decisions, layoffs, recalls promotions, transfers, training, and hiring. First enrolled Tribal Members who meet the Minimum Qualifications shot not be denied if another individual at a lower preference has higher qualifications than are necessary for the position. Second, after preference is provided to enroll Tribal Member, Native Americans who have enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe other than Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians shall be provided preferences over equally qualified non-Indians candidates is more qualified, a business decision may be made to hire or promote the candidate.
If more than one person at the same preference level meets Minimum Qualifications the decision-makers shall have discretionary authority to make the appropriate business decision in the best interest of the Tribe. Accordingly, when preparing job descriptions or job announcements care should be taken to establish qualifications that if the desired needs of the position.

INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

In accordance with Title VII 1964 Indian Civil Rights Act, Section 701 (b) and 703 (i), Preference in filling all vacancies will be given to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native candidates.