Staff Accountant — Grants, Close & Controls

Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking a Staff Accountant to help keep the Tribe's financial records accurate, timely and well controlled. You will handle day-to-day accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and grant accounting. You will also help strengthen the internal controls that protect the Tribe's resources.

This position is a good fit for an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented, dependable with deadlines and comfortable working across departments.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience and GAAP proficiency.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and pass a background check.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card and general ledger accounts.
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close to meet deadlines.
• Track grant revenue and expenditures and prepare grant reports for funders.
• Review AP, payroll and purchasing for accuracy and proper coding.
• Monitor internal controls and segregation of duties over cash and cards.
• Prepare schedules for annual audits and the Single Audit.
• Assist with budget prep and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Respond to requests from finance leadership, program managers and auditors.
• Train and support other accounting staff as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting

Microix

Other accounting software

Job description

The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking a Staff Accountant to help keep the Tribe's financial records accurate, timely and well controlled. You will handle day-to-day accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and grant accounting. You will also help strengthen the internal controls that protect the Tribe's resources.

This position is a good fit for an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented, dependable with deadlines and comfortable working across departments.