Accounting Clerk

Native Village Of Afognak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Village Of Afognak is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage daily financial tasks for the Tribe, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

The role supports contracted accounting services, ensures accurate recording, and assists with timely reporting and audit preparation. This non-exempt position may be part-time or full-time depending on experience and is supervised by the Tribal Administrator.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, check requests, credit card charges, and deposits with correct fund and subclass coding.
• Maintain complete vendor files, including W-9s, tax classifications, and supporting documentation.
• Record incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and ensure transactions are accurately documented.
• Review invoices and payment requests for proper coding, required documentation, and accuracy.
• Schedule ACH payments, checks, and wire transfers to prevent late fees and avoid duplicate payments.
• Verify expenditures are assigned to the correct accounting period.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain organized financial records in accordance with NVA policies and federal award requirements (2 CFR Part 200).
• Ensure payment runs, payroll disbursements, and journal entries receive required approval before processing.

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Clerk performs daily financial tasks for the Tribe, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. This role ensures accurate financial recording and supports contracted accounting services with timely reporting and audit preparation. This non-exempt position is supervised by the Tribal Administrator and may be part-time or full-time depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, check requests, credit card charges, and deposits with correct fund and subclass coding.
• Maintain complete vendor files, including W-9s, tax classifications, and supporting documentation.
• Record incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and ensure transactions are accurately documented.
• Review invoices and payment requests for proper coding, Required documentation, and accuracy.
• Schedule ACH payments, checks, and wire transfers to prevent late fees and avoid duplicate payments.
• Verify expenditures are assigned to the correct accounting period.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain organized financial records in accordance with NVA policies and federal award requirements (2 CFR Part 200).
• Ensure payment runs, payroll disbursements, and journal entries receive required approval before processing.

Payroll

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time.