Fund Accountant I

Tanana Chiefs Conference; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanana Chiefs Conference is seeking an accounting professional to apply GAAP principles and interpret complex financial statements for a group of funds in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role supports daily transactions across TCC programs to enhance native culture, education, and essential services, with emphasis on accurate grant reporting.

Under supervision, you will manage journal entries, monitor cash flow, and provide financial information to program managers, ensuring compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or equivalent related experience.
• Advanced knowledge in financial software, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze balance sheets, expenditures, and revenue to assure GAAP compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and request drawdowns when appropriate.
• Assist program directors with budgets revisions and inquiries.
• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare financial reports for state, federal, and general funds.
• Maintain grant master files for auditor reviews.

Skills

Financial software proficiency

Fund accounting

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

Job incumbent applies the principles of accounting within the assigned area of accounting or group of funds. Creates and interprets complex financial statements and reports and specializes in a specific area of accounting. Some familiarity with and an awareness of the laws and regulations that apply to an accounting function are required to ensure compliance. This position assists in the daily transactions of all TCC programs with the objective of enhancing native culture, furthering education, and providing assistance for the essential needs programs. Focus is on furthering the abilities of member villages toward governing themselves with the ability to operate independently on a financial level.

Fairbanks, AK, US

Adhere to the TCC Cheghwtsen model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Under the direct supervision of the Controller, job incumbent:

• Analyzes award balance sheets, expenditures, and revenue to assure compliance with GAAP and specific grant guidelines.
• Monitors cash flow, requesting drawdowns when appropriate.
• Updates program directors on status of their programs. Assists them with budget revisions and inquiries.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Applies a working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations when reviewing grant transactions.
• Initiates and processes journal entries into various accounts and reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
• Provides information to program managers and individuals or organizations outside of Tanana Chiefs Conference, explains accounting transactions; resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Reviews all budgets and changes from program directors. Works with program directors for accuracy in budgets and expenditures.
• Reviews accountants balance sheets to verify accuracy and clearing of A/P, A/R in timely manner. Verifies that financial reports are sent to granting agencies on a timely basis.
• Follows policies and procedures manual for accounting department.
• Receives all grant funding documents. Verifies and maintains grant master file to assure organized documentation for auditor and agency reviews.
• Prepares financial reports for state, federal, and general funds. Meets various reporting deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or equivalent related experience.
• Advance knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing required.
• Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities

• Experience with computerized accounting systems (ORACLE).
• Governmental/fund accounting knowledge.
• Be able to read and write clearly with large volume of paperwork.
• Supervision:**This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Physical demands:**There are no unusual demands of the position. Requirements are those of normal office type work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. Job incumbent may be required at times to lift and carry up to fifty pounds in support of material. Some vertime required when necessary. Be able to hear and speak effectively when interacting with others and vision is required for computer usage, paperwork, and color-coded documents.

Summation

This is a high public contact position with frequent interaction with employees, clients, granting agencies, banking pe