Staff Accountant

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe in Alaska is seeking a Staff Accountant who, under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, will manage fixed assets, capital projects accounting, general ledger activities, and month-end close.

You will also handle indirect cost allocations, grants receivable and deferred revenue, and contribute to the annual financial audit. The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Three years of relevant accounting experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience in fixed assets, GL accounting, and audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed assets schedules and reconcile to the general ledger
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation expenses
• Track work in progress expenses for capital projects
• Manage indirect cost allocations and assist with the annual indirect cost proposal
• Manage grants receivable and deferred revenue allocations for grant funded programs
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Prepare adjusting journal entries
• Responsible for the month-end close process in accounting software
• Provide support and review for A/P, Payroll, and A/R accounting functions
• Prepare bank cash deposits
• Assist with the preparation of work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial audit
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Program: Accounting

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant, under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, is responsible for fixed assets and capital projects accounting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, indirect costs allocation, and annual financial audit rediness.

Essential Functions

• Maintain fixed assets schedules and reconcile to the general ledger
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation expenses
• Track work in progress expenses for capital projects
• Manage indirect cost allocations and assist with the annual indirect cost proposal
• Manage grants receivable and deferred revenue allocations for grant funded programs
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Prepare adjusting journal entries
• Responsible for the month-end close process in accounting software
• Provide support and review for A/P, Payroll, and A/R accounting functions
• Prepare bank cash deposits
• Assist with the preparation of work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial audit
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category III – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, scanner, 10 key, and other office equipment

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a staff accountant, auditor, financial analyst or a similar role

Preferred

• Concentration in Accounting
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
• Must work well in an environment that promotes job sharing, training, and team building
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail required
• Ability to adapt well to change
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.