Staff Accountant: Grants & Financial Records

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and Grants Administrator with daily accounting under GAAP. Responsibilities include invoicing, AR/AP, reconciliations, and audit support within a 40-hour work week in the Finance Department.

The role requires an accounting background, strong communication, and proficiency with Accufund, QuickBooks, and MS Office; associates degree preferred, bondability and a valid WA driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related program; or 2–4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting procedures.
• Experience with fund accounting and audit support is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day accounts receivable activities including invoicing.
• Assists Tax Officer with tax reporting and compliance.
• Maintains accurate financial records and files.
• Prepares reconciliations and travel-related transactions.
• Uploads Accounting data in Accufund and QuickBooks.
• Generates customer invoices and statements; supports external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

10-key skills

GAAP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor of Accountancy

Tools

Accounting Software

Accufund

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and Grants Administrator with daily accounting under GAAP. Responsibilities include invoicing, AR/AP, reconciliations, and audit support within a 40-hour work week in the Finance Department.

The role requires an accounting background, strong communication, and proficiency with Accufund, QuickBooks, and MS Office; associates degree preferred, bondability and a valid WA driver’s license are expected.