Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY: The Kiowa Tribe Finance Department is hiring a Staff Accountant to help keep the Tribe's financial records accurate, timely and well controlled. In this role, you will handle day-to-day accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and grant accounting. You will also help strengthen the internal controls that protect the Tribe's resources.

This position is a good fit for an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented, dependable with deadlines and comfortable working across departments.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card and general ledger accounts
• Lead or support the month-end and year-end close, meeting all deadlines
• Track grant revenue and expenditures, and prepare grant drawdowns and financial reports for federal, state and other funders
• Review accounts payable, payroll and purchasing transactions for accuracy and proper coding
• Monitor and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties over cash, banking and credit cards
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for the annual audit, including the Single Audit
• Assist with budget preparation and budget-to-actual reporting
• Respond promptly to requests from finance leadership, program managers and auditors
• Train and support other accounting staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications :

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through on deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

These qualifications are preferred, not required. If you meet the required qualifications but not every item below, we still encourage you to apply.

• Experience working in tribal government finance
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Experience with grant accounting and reporting, including federal grants and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
• Experience using MIP Fund Accounting
• Experience using Microix
• Experience preparing for or supporting a Single Audit

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Kiowa Tribe’s motor vehicle policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation which reflects a good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• All work will be completed in an office setting.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of five (5) pounds.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long intervals based upon the needs of the position.
• May be required to travel in-state and out of state based upon the needs of the position

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kiowa Tribe does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

 According to the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Kiowa Tribe recognizes Kiowa Preference first, other federally recognized tribes second and other races last.  

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), BIA Form 4432, Tribal Identification or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference.