Accounting Manager

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

11h

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads the daily operations of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Accounting department under the direction and supervision of the Controller. The role oversees payroll processing, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, grant reporting, accounts payable batch review, and the department’s broader accounting functions. It supervises administrative accounting staff and is responsible for protecting Tribal financial assets, maintaining financial controls, supporting reporting and budgeting, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and ordinances. The position is full-time and exempt. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required, though a combination of education and experience in a related field may substitute. Candidates must have five years of progressive accounting experience. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of and experience working with cultural diversities. A valid Alaska State driver’s license is required and must remain insurable under the Tribe’s policy, or be obtained within 90 days of hire; with hiring-manager approval, an MOU may be signed in lieu of a driver’s license for the specified driving requirements. Microsoft Suite proficiency is required or training must be obtained within 90 days of hire. This is a covered position subject to the requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. The role involves sedentary work, with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, and may require local, in-state, and out-of-state travel. The employee may also be assigned other duties consistent with the position, department, and the Tribe’s objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field that may be substituted for a degree.
Five years of progressive experience in various aspects of accounting in progressively responsible roles.
Valid Alaska State driver’s license and continued insurability under the Tribe’s policy, or obtain the license within 90 days of hire; with hiring-manager approval, an MOU may be signed in lieu of a driver’s license for the required driving duties.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to work well in an environment that promotes job sharing, training, and team building.
Ability to safeguard and protect confidential information.
Conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with un’ina, visitors, coworkers, and others.
Must comply at all times with the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements applicable to this covered position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience working with cultural diversities.

Responsibilities

Coach, build, retain, schedule, train, hire, and supervise administrative accounting staff.
Oversee accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and bank reconciliations.
Protect Tribal financial assets.
Implement departmental objectives and operational goals.
Direct accounting activity to ensure timely posting and control of the monthly close process for reporting.
Establish internal controls and processes that support the integrity of general ledger accounts and accounting software.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for internal and external sources.
Analyze monthly financial reports and investigate variances.
Ensure clean and timely year-end audits.
Manage grants and grant reporting.
Uphold policy and communicate operational best practices to managers.
Manage relationships with accounting and program managers.
Anticipate problems and proactively find solutions.
Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and the TERO ordinance.
Perform other duties and tasks requested by the supervisor that are consistent with the position, department, and the Tribe’s objectives.