Finance Specialist - Closing Date: 4/8/26

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska•Niobrara, NE

1d•$22 - $34

About The Position

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services. This position demonstrates versatility by performing a variety of processes with the purpose of supporting all sectors of Finance Department operations in accordance with established policy and procedures. Specializes in focusing on Accounts Payable and Payroll tasks and processes. Contributes to overall efficiency and productivity of Finance Department by assisting in varying roles as needs are identified or special projects arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Two years general accounting experience
One year of accounts payable experience
One year of payroll experience
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
Able and willing to travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
One year of Tribal accounting experience
One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638” Indian Self-Determination Act.

Responsibilities

Serve as secondary Accounts Payable Processor. Assists in each Accounts Payable cycle as a whole and available to be primary processor as needed and requested.
Serve as secondary Payroll processor and available to be primary processor as needed and requested.
Perform administrative tasks including filing, copying, organizing, data entry and preparing mailings for all sectors of Finance Department as needed and requested.
Respond to, address, and resolve questions and issues originating from vendors in regards to invoices and payments.
Respond to, address, and resolve communications from internal employees regarding payroll and accounts payable processes.
Assist with tasks related to special projects falling under Finance Department as directed.
Maintain knowledge and training in all current Accounts Payable and Payroll policies, processes, and systems.
Prepare, mail, and maintain required support documentation for deposits made to bank accounts and distributes to finance staff for cash receipt entries.
Input new vendors and related information into electronic accounting system and maintain vendor information as needed.
Securely maintain unused check stock and reorder as needed to ensure checks can be issued timely
Produce and distribute financial reports in relation to vendor and payroll activity as requested.
Produce and input positive pay data as needed and required for banking systems.
Assist in year end 1099 production and distribution, including vendor maintenance.
Other duties as assigned.