Finance Coordinator

White Earth Nation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

White Earth Reservation Tribal Council in White Earth is seeking a Finance Coordinator to monitor and report grant finances. You will ensure funds are spent per grant terms, prepare grant reports, and run financial analyses for management and agencies.

The role requires knowledge of budgeting, fiscal management, and governmental accounting. You will support audits and advise program managers on compliance and financial controls within the White Earth Finance Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an associate degree with 4 years of governmental accounting experience.
• Governmental accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report the financial status of grants to funding agencies.
• Ensure funds are spent per grant terms and policies.
• Prepare grant reports and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Run financial reports and check expenditures against budgets.
• Provide financial advice to program managers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Position: Finance Coordinator Open: 08-24-26
Location: White Earth Close: 09-04-26
Pay: 32.52/DOQ Benefits: Full Status: Full Time

The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial status of grants to funding agencies. Ensure that funds are being spent in accordance with grant terms, within policies and procedures set by the organization, government agencies, and OMB circulars. Assist in any audit reviews conducted by government agencies.

Position Outcomes

• Input of budgets.
• Review budgets received from management for discrepancies.
• Input budget into accounting system
• Communicate with management on any budget modifications and make necessary adjustments in software.
• Communicate any discrepancies to management.
• Prepare and submit grant reports to comply with grant agreements.
• Run financial reports for reporting period.
• Check budget amounts to actual expenditures to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all expenditures are allowable in Tribal government cost principles.
• Check financial reports for accuracy, comparing to last report period.
• Communicate with management about any miscodes and/or unallowable costs
• Process any adjustments needed to bring financial statements current.
• Record any necessary indirect cost adjustments.
• Prepare grant financial status reports.
• File reports with appropriate agency.
• Send programs copies of reports.
• Scan copies of reports into document storage system.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to program managers on grant funds to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Provide assistance to managers in preparing budgets.
• Monitor financial reports to ensure proper spending.
• Help programs prepare funding code changes when needed.
• Notify upper management of any indirect shortfall.
• Communicate with purchasing department to ensure access to purchasing software.
• Maintain sufficient funding levels and cash flow to operate the program.
• Run financial reports to check cash balance.
• Calculate needed adjusting entries.
• Prepare cash request.
• File request with appropriate agency.
• Follow up to ensure that funds are received.

Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy of the financial statements.

• Print financial reports.
• Review for accuracy.
• Make any needed adjustments.
• Prepare year end deferred revenue adjustments

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in using personal computers and related software such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skills in customer service such as ability to interact with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in using computerized financial systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management procedures.
• Ability to provide financial advice and information to managers.
• Knowledge of the accounting system of the White Earth Finance Office.
• Skill in using office equipment such as postage meter, fax, copier, typewriter and telephone.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and company policies as they relate to grants and grant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or associate degree in accounting and four (4) years accounting experience in governmental accounting and reporting.
• Prefer experience in Governmental Accounting.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.