Staff Accountant 1

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support budgeting and general ledger activities. The role focuses on recording financial transactions, producing status reports, and assisting with monthly closeouts for various programs.

The ideal candidate will have a finance or accounting background, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to work under limited supervision while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Finance or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Accountants and Accounting Team Leader in recording and maintaining accurate financial records.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Reading financial reports

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

2-year degree in Finance or Accounting

Accounting courses with 1 year experience

High School diploma or GED with 2 years Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Reports to: Budgeting/Accounting Team Leader, or Cash Management Team Leader

Worksite: Facility Center, Accounting Office

Work Hours: M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm

LLBO Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN driver’s license, current insurance or be insurable is preferred, ability to pass a basic accounting skills exam.

Summary: Provide dependable financial service to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe through expertise and practical procedures for processing and maintaining sound financial records

Education Requirements and Experience:

• Two-year degree in Finance or Accounting or;
• Accounting courses with a minimum of 1 year of work experience in Finance or Accounting or;
• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with a minimum of 2 years work experience in Finance or Accounting

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Introductory knowledge of Governmental Auditing Standards to ensure compliance with OMB A-87 and OMB Circular A-133 and Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards.
• Good knowledge of computer applications (Excel, Word).
• Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Strong critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.
• Ability to complete work and meet deadlines with little direct supervision.
• Possess or acquire ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and some legal documents.
• Possess or acquire ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write memorandums and emails that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to upper management, interdepartmental staff, and/or division directors.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Accountants and Accounting Team Leader in recording and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepare periodic financial status reports and assists in competing monthly closeouts of general fund programs as they relate to reservation reporting requirements.
• Compile and analyzes financial information to prepare and post general journal entries, approve purchase requisitions and disbursement vouchers, and submit financial status reports to programs as requested.
• Assist in reconciling balance sheet control accounts to subsidiary records and verifies that financial statements are accurate and issued in a timely manner.
• Run current financial reports, edit/adjust for month/year-end closeout, and reclassify expenses to or from other programs for over/under expenditures.
• Prepare financial information detailing balance sheet and income statement accounts and other reports to summarize and interpret current financial condition for Program Manager.
• Communicate with Program Managers and/or Staff regarding status of programs.
• Monitor Visa Gift Cards & Reconciling for all programs.
• Program Accounting for various programs- including monthly closes, invoices, and requisitions.
• Reviewing and providing reports to staff and reporting agency.
• Assist with various Cash Management functions.
• Assist other programs within Accounting Department with various tasks.
• Accrue wages/fringe and accounts payables, address open purchase orders, post indirect cost and revenue.
• Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
• Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions.
• Travel in and out of the state on an as needed basis.
• Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.
• Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
• Receive and records cash and check deposits.
• Prepare and perform bank deposits.
• Perform cash draw requests with various funding agencies.
• Will cross-train in various accounting departments to assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting.

Physical activity requiring filing, sorting, copying, and lifting of documents and accompanying storage systems.

The job requires an individual to be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with employees, management, general public, and granting agency personnel.

Sedentary work.

Subject to internal working conditions.

Non-smoking environment.

The Band will not discriminate in the administration of its employment policies on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, color, gender, age, disability, political preference, sex, sexual preference, or marital status.