Financial Specialist close date 10.1.26

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Norfolk (NE)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 70,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Financial Specialist for the CSE in Norfolk. The incumbent supports the Director, maintains accounting records, and prepares federal reports for the Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Travel is required, and duties include budgeting, data maintenance, and confidential, compliant financial operations. Qualifications include an associate degree in business or accounting, notary eligibility in Nebraska, and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
Ability to be bondable/Insurable.
Must qualify to become a Notary in Nebraska.
Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience preparing financial reports.
Six months of child support, court and office terminology.
Valid driver's license and insurability.
Experience in budget spreadsheets and standard accounting practices.
Ability to travel, including out-of-state.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounting records to track child support payments and disbursements.
Prepare financial information for monthly, quarterly and annual federal reports.
Monitor and maintain PTN CSE budget and cuff account, report to Tribal Finance.
Submit requests for payment of expenses to Tribal Finance.
Assist with quality assurance reviews and corrective actions.
Follow Federal, State, and Tribal policies and procedures.
Ensure confidentiality and act with integrity in all activities.
Travel as required, including out-of-state.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Office terminology

Budget spreadsheets

Data management

Quality assurance

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Notary qualification in Nebraska

Master's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position:Financial SpecialistDivision:Tribal AffairsDepartment:Child Support EnforcementReports To:Director of Child Support EnforcementLocation:NorfolkExempt/Non-Exempt:Non-ExemptSalary:Grade 9 ($21.97 - $33.50)Classification:Fulltime

Summary:

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a â??Service Delivery Areaâ?? comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.

Incumbent will perform functions for the PTN CSE to work with the tribeâ€™s Finance Department. Employee will assist the director to facilitate the efficient operation of the program.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

Assisting with the planning and coordination of the program budget, goals and objectives

providing assistance to all functions of the department

maintaining data for federal reporting

providing general clerical duties

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain manual and/or automated accounting records pursuant to established policy and procedures to track child support payments and disbursements.

Prepare financial information and narratives for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statistics and reports for the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement pursuant to established tribal finance policy and procedures; prepare for potential federal audits of the PTN CSE.

Prepare, monitor and maintain the PTN CSE program cuff account and the PTN CSE budget; submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to the PTN CSE budget to Tribal Finance.

Prepare and submit requests for payment of expenses incurred in the maintenance and operation of the PTN CSE to Tribal Finance.

Assist with quality assurance reviews and corrective actions related to financial issues of the PTN CSE.

Follow all related Federal, State and Tribal Policies and Procedures.

Comply with the law of the Tribe and, at all times, act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the PTN CSE.

Maintain complete confidentiality and honor the Privacy Act in all activities.

Possess the ability to relate to the clients in a professional manner, as well as with federal, state, judicial and other professional representatives.

Possess the ability to promote the program both internally and externally.

Attend trainings and meetings.

Travel is required which includes some out of state travel.

Other duties as assigned.

Relationships and Authority:

This position has no supervisory authority. This position must establish a working relationship with other tribal programs, IV-D program directors, funding agency, tribal, state and federal Courts.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Accounting with (1) year work experience working in a business or finance office or equivalent combination of education and experience.