Accounting Assistant/Grants Specialist

Indian Health Service • Odanah, WI

114d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Bad River Tribe is seeking an Accounting Assistant/Grants Specialist to assist with various financial and accounting duties. This position involves maintaining daily cash accounts, assisting with cash handling procedures, and creating internal controls for accounting practices. The role also includes preparing budgets, handling deposits, and providing guidance to staff on financial systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grant writing and management, as well as experience in accounting within a tribal context.

Requirements

• B.S/B.A in Business Administration or a related field, or a combination of College/Vocational credits with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in grant writing.
• Familiarity with tribal accounting strings, GL's, fiscal year details, and budget needs.
• Knowledge and experience with computers, current software applications, and electronic recordkeeping.
• Experience in obtaining grants from non-profits, charities, Federal and/or State agencies.
• Working knowledge of grant development and grant management processes.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Arts degree in office management, business, or related field, especially in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review daily cash in operating and depository accounts.
• Assist with cash handling procedures, policies, and accountability.
• Assist with the creation of internal controls specific to accounting procedures.
• Handle weekly paper deposits including proper coding, receipt matching, scanning, and logging.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual clinic budget.
• Prepare budget modifications with supportive documentation.
• Assist with IHS payments and budget modifications.
• Aid in the reconciliation of credit card payments.
• Assist with supply ordering, inventory, and stocking.
• Provide guidance to procurement clerk.
• Assist and train staff with the Microix system.
• Develop financial/accounting policies, procedures, protocols, and a manual for clinic staff development.
• Create a priority log for the clinic accounting department's needs.
• Oversee GSA Fleet Drive-thru program including preventative maintenance and mileage reporting.
• Attend budgetary meetings with clinic departments.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Understand State, Federal, and Private grants, applications, and reporting.
• Assist with grant application, budget narratives, and proofreading.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees