Accounting Analyst I

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council • Cherokee, CA

8d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Controller, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for bank reconciliation, grant reporting and payment processing, cash management, project accounting and reporting, and periodic and ad hoc reporting and analysis. The position records, accounts for, and reports on banking activity; prepares and files grant, banking, and other governmental reports; and develops and maintains procedures for grant reporting, project accounting, banking, and cash management.

The role analyzes, reconciles, and reports on banking and cash management transactions, budget-to-actual comparisons, general accounting transactions, and other requested transactions and analyses. It also prepares for and participates in the unit’s annual financial statement examination and audits or examinations conducted by other entities, including tax, regulatory, and grant-compliance reviews. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent training and work experience.
• Experience with medium-size fund accounting systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of federally sponsored program regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and A-133 audit requirements.
• Strong personal computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and comply with the Tribe’s driving policy and insurance requirements.
• Must maintain current insurance coverage because the position requires driving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Indian Tribal environment.
• Experience with Fundware, Springbrook, or an equivalent fund financial accounting system.
• Auditing experience, either in internal auditing or as audit staff at a public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Record, account for, and report on bank transfers, incoming ACH transactions, sweep account transactions, and other banking transactions.
• Prepare and file federal grant reporting documents, banking reports, and other federal, state, regional, and local documents and reports, manually and electronically.
• Develop and maintain procedures for grant reporting, project accounting, banking, and cash management.
• Analyze, reconcile, and report on banking and cash management transactions, budget-versus-actual comparisons, general accounting transactions, and other transactions and analyses as requested.
• Prepare for and participate in the unit’s annual financial statement examination.
• Prepare for and participate in audits and examinations by other entities, including taxation, regulatory, and grant-compliance reviews.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level