Finance Specialist I (MTS)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine clerical, accounting, and administrative work including basic coding of financial and accounting information in accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget, and cashiering. Responsible for vendor/provider accounts of the Muckleshoot Tribal School.

Requirements

Graduation from a high school or equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices and supplemented by college level courses in accounting.
Two (2) years of related experience.
Incumbents must pass a criminal background check, a drug screen and meet all health and immunization requirements required by federal, state or Tribal laws and regulations.
Required to obtain satisfactory results on a pre-employment physical examination, including a tuberculosis screening.
Knowledge of general office principles and practices.
Knowledge of software applications relative to the position assignment.
Knowledge of proper English grammar, usage and spelling.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematics.
Skilled in keyboarding (speed required may vary according to position assignment).
Skilled in communications (oral and written).
Skilled in interpersonal and human relations.
Skilled in problem-solving.
Skilled in effective customer service - in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism).
Skilled in using 10-key machine by touch.
Skilled in numerical analysis.
Skilled in the operation of a variety of office equipment, such as fax machine and copier.
Skilled in acquiring knowledge of specialized terminology relevant to position assignment.
Skilled in conducting research for a specific work assignment.
Ability to follow through on assignments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in workload demand.
Ability to take initiative.
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized and/or technical information that requires moderate interpretation of established policies, procedures, and guidelines to internal and/or external customers. Some incumbents may have to deal with sensitive and/or potentially volatile situations.
Compile data that may require information searches through files, contracts, records, or computer files; summarize and prepare reports.
Perform basic numerical calculations involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, reconciliation of accounts, monitoring of routine expenditures, budget, and/or other applications.
Perform basic coding of financial, accounting, and/or budget information.
Establish, maintain, modify, retrieve, and track financial, accounting, and/or information using a variety of methods.
Enter, obtain, and/or verify financial, accounting, and/or information following established methods and guidelines.
Provide technical assistance to customers with regard to appropriate and applicable policies, regulations, contracts, and laws.
Maintain inventory, order, collect, and distribute supplies and/or equipment.
Process documents that may require attaching related correspondence or information; select mail to handle personally where the response requires specialized knowledge of the assigned function; identify priority and/or time-sensitive matters; and maintain security and confidentiality.
Complete meeting and travel arrangements.
May compose, draft, type and/or word process, proofread and edit documents, contracts and/or correspondence.
Conduct orientation and/or training for both internal and external customers.
May provide administrative support to other work units as required.
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.