Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Financial Analyst, under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, monitors and maintains approved program budgets. This role analyzes and communicates variances to program managers and directors and provides other general budget support. This position is also responsible for grant financial reporting, financial applications maintenance, bank statements reconciliation, and audit support. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree
- Three (3) years of experience as a staff accountant, auditor, financial analyst, or a similar role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
- Must work well in an environment that promotes job sharing, training, and team building
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and work under the pressure of deadlines
- Attention to detail required
- Ability to adapt well to change
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)
- This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.
Nice To Haves
- Concentration in accounting preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain program budgets in the accounting system
- Perform budget vs. actual expense variance analysis
- Create and maintain online financial information dashboards for non-accounting users
- Prepare financial reports for granting agencies
- Assist with grant close-outs and tracking of grant encumbrances
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and financial data inputs for new grant applications
- Liaise with software vendors to enhance the utilization, integration, and functionality of systems used by the finance department
- Assist with resolving technical issues with financial software applications
- Prepare monthly bank statement reconciliations
- Assist with preparing supporting work papers for financial, compliance, and insurance policy audits
- Protect operations by keeping information and planning confidential, only distributing to relevant parties
- Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
