Staff Accountant

This job is a full time - on site postion located in Flandreau, SD

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will have a working knowledge of the transaction cycles and will be able to support functions such as Requisitioning, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger activities. This position will also work closely with IT and provide administrative support to the financial systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and complete account reconciliations and make adjusting entries as required.
• Process Accounts Payable as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in accounting or finance, 1+ years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting environment with direct experience or exposure to governmental (enterprise) accounting and familiarity with Governmental Accounting and Auditing Standards, and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Additionally, qualified candidates must have strong computer skills including a preferred accounting software program(s), proficient in excel, be a self-starter and work autonomously. A history of working with Tribal governments or non-profit entities in this capacity is a requirement.

Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of three years.