Strategic Accounting Manager - Tribal Finances

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenaitze Indian Tribe is seeking an Accounting Manager in the Finance Department. The role reports to the Finance Director and supervises Admin Accounting staff to ensure accurate payroll processing, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and grant reporting.

Responsibilities include overseeing AR, AP, GL, and month-end close, maintaining internal controls, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with tribal and regulatory requirements and manage vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Five years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, team building, retention, scheduling, training, hiring, and supervision of Admin Accounting staff.
• Oversees all functions of the Accounting department – accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for protection of all Tribal financial assets.
• Implements departmental objectives and operational goals.
• Directs accounting activity for timely posting and control of monthly close process for reporting.
• Establishing internal controls and processes for integrity of general ledger accounts and accounting software.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities to external and internal sources.
• Analyze monthly financial reporting and investigate variances.
• Ensure clean and timely year-end audits.
• Responsible for grant management and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Multitasking

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Kenaitze Indian Tribe is seeking an Accounting Manager in the Finance Department. The role reports to the Finance Director and supervises Admin Accounting staff to ensure accurate payroll processing, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and grant reporting.

Responsibilities include overseeing AR, AP, GL, and month-end close, maintaining internal controls, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with tribal and regulatory requirements and manage vendor