Finance Assistant

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is seeking a Finance Department assistant to support routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks. You will handle accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows and coordinate with the Finance Manager, CPA and department staff to ensure timely, accurate work.

This role requires organization, independence, and the ability to work across multiple accounting components within the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years accounting-related experience, or equivalent combination of education and accounting knowledge.
• Bonding required for the position.
• Must have Montana driver's license with no alcohol convictions in the last three years.
• Willing to travel out of the area for training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties involving accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
• Work closely with Finance Manager, CPA, and Finance staff to ensure timely, accurate assignments.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years accounting-related experience

Job description

This position is an integral part of the Finance Department of the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority and is Responsible for assisting with multiple components of the department. This position's priority and responsibility is to ensure all assignments are completed promptly and accurately. Assignments include routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties involving the accounts receivable system, the accounts payables system, and various other accounting-related activities. This position requires a great deal of organization and independent work activities. The position involves working closely with the Finance Manager, CPA and Finance Department staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of accounting-related work experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from an accredited college or university from which accounting knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Position will require the individual to be bonded.
• Must possess a current, valid Montana driver's license with no alcohol related convictions for the last three years.
• Must be willing to travel out of the area for training.