Special Revenue Accountant III

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for general daily monitoring, reconciliation, reporting and fiscal oversight of an assigned group of funds/grants. The position is a full-time, non-exempt role located at the Red Cliff Administration Office. The salary is negotiable based on qualifications (DOQ) and includes benefits. The supervisor for this role is the Senior Accountant.

Requirements

High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
Experience in computerized accounting systems, is required.
Experience in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word is required.
Must possess strong analytical, numerical, reasoning and decision-making abilities.
Must be able to work well in a team setting and possess problem and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Accounting or related field, preferred.
1 year of experience in accounting (preferably Tribal government).
Experience in payroll processing is strongly recommended.
Strong preference to possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.
Strong preference to be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

Accounts payable functions including entry of invoices to pay and cash disbursements and oversight.
Financial oversight of programs as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
Develop, verify and maintain reports for individual programs within assigned group using MIP/Abila/Accounting Software.
Provide financial technical assistance to programs within assigned group of funds/grants.
Complete all financial reporting for funds/grants within assigned group.
Computing revenue draws, completing financial forms and draw request forms.
Reconciliation of credit card transaction for all Tribal bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Serve as backup to the payroll accountant to include employer/employee tax payments and other employer/employee payroll deductions/liabilities.
Serve as back up to the Travel Clerk to process travel advances/reconciliations.
Provide customer service functions at Finance Office window as needed.
Provide information to Tribal Administration, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Senior Accountant as required.
Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and events as directed by supervisor.
Participate in departmental continuous improvement team activities.
Participate in training activities to enhance knowledge of team skills, systems functionality.