Senior Accountant

CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 29th, 2026

POSITION: Accounting Senior 

SALARY: $32.26 - 37.09/hourly 

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

LOCATION: Accounting, Nespelem, Washington

Basic Functions: This is a non-exempt position.  Oversees and participates in processing complex accounting transactions, preparing adjustments to sub-ledgers and ledgers, and oversees and performs reconciliation, reporting, and auditing of general ledger financial information.  Ensures compliance with established procedures, accurate and timely accounting and statistical reports, proper utilization analysis, and accounting for revenue and special funding by performing professional accounting work and coordinating and overseeing clerical accounting services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or the equivalent specialty, and five (5) years of experience in accounting, two of which must involve leadership over processing of transactions and production of financial statements.
• A CPA, CMA, or CIA certificate is desirable and may substitute for some experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Requires a specialized professional-level knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of accounting and financial record keeping.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the generally accepted accounting practices and procedures for municipal entities. 
• Requires thorough knowledge of computer-aided relational database systems that apply to accounting applications. 
• Requires knowledge of audit procedures, development of accounting controls, and implementation of GASB releases. 
• Must know and understand modern practices and principles of leadership.
• Requires well-developed human relations skills, sufficient to communicate technical concepts to others, to facilitate small group processes on technical matters, review employee performance, resolve conflict, and deal with organizations and individuals inside and outside of the Tribal government. 
• Requires skill in writing professional communications and reports.  
• Requires advanced math skills to perform financial and statistical computations and accounting tests
• Requires the ability to carry out all aspects of the position.
• Requires the ability to prepare trial balance financial statements and summaries, account adjustments, financial estimates (variance analysis), audit reports, and custom reports using PC-based spreadsheets and relational databases. 
• Must be able to prepare clear, complete, and concise financial records, analyze accounting data and prepare financial statements. 
• Requires the ability to conduct technical research and complete complex mathematical and statistical computations. 
• Requires the ability to develop and implement accounting controls. 
• Requires the ability to learn and apply the sections of tribal, corporate, and municipal codes that deal with accounting, reporting, and reimbursement for services. 
• Requires the ability to use specialized computer-aided tools for data management and analysis. 
• Must be able to prepare professional written reports. 
• Must be able to supervise, train, and manage the performance of staff in a manner that encourages team work, high morale, and efficiency.

Licenses & Certificates:

• May require a valid driver’s license.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. 

In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  

If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.