Staff Accountant

Prairie Island Indian Community; Welch Township (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prairie Island Indian Community is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial data processing and maintain accounting records. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after six months of satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities include monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, payroll and accounts payable assistance, grant reporting, and budget preparation. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting and at least two years of related experience with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 2 years of payroll and accounting systems experience.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality and integrity required.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Create recurring journal entries monthly.
• Assist in processing journal entries into the accounting system daily.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for bank accounts.
• Scan forms and documents.
• Assist in processing tribal loans to Tribal members weekly.
• Learn the accounts payable system to assist during employee absences.
• Learn the payroll system to assist during employee absences.
• Review Dakota Station daily revenues and various reports.
• Maintain monthly grant reporting spreadsheets.
• Prepare invoices as needed.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Create and send monthly department budget reports to the directors and managers.
• Enter the annual budget into the accounting system annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

ADP software

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant obtains and processes financial data for use in maintaining accounting records for the Prairie Island Indian Community. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six (6) months of satisfactory job performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

• Create recurring journal entries monthly
• Assist in processing journal entries into the accounting system daily
• Prepare bank reconciliations for bank accounts
• Scan forms and documents
• Assist in processing tribal loans to Tribal members weekly
• Learn the accounts payable system to assist during employee absences
• Learn the payroll system to assist during employee absences
• Review of Dakota Station daily revenues and various reports
• Maintain monthly grant reporting spreadsheets
• Prepare invoices as needed
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly
• Create and send monthly department budget reports to the directors and managers
• Enter the annual budget into the accounting system annually
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience with payroll, accounting systems, computers and spreadsheets
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
• Sensitive to Native American Culture
• Must pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurability

PREFERRED:

• ADP software experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional amounts of standing or walking

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Effectively Handling Harassment training
• Any position-related training as determined by department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, but may include occasional outdoor activities

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.