Staff Accountant

Prairie Island Indian Community • Welch Township, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant obtains and processes financial data for use in maintaining accounting records for the Prairie Island Indian Community. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six (6) months of satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience with payroll, accounting systems, computers and spreadsheets
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
• Sensitive to Native American Culture
• Must pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Nice To Haves

• ADP software experience

Responsibilities

• Create recurring journal entries monthly
• Assist in processing journal entries into the accounting system daily
• Prepare bank reconciliations for bank accounts
• Scan forms and documents
• Assist in processing tribal loans to Tribal members weekly
• Learn the accounts payable system to assist during employee absences
• Learn the payroll system to assist during employee absences
• Review of Dakota Station daily revenues and various reports
• Maintain monthly grant reporting spreadsheets
• Prepare invoices as needed
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly
• Create and send monthly department budget reports to the directors and managers
• Enter the annual budget into the accounting system annually
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree