Tribal Services Accounting Manager

Baker Tilly; Bastrop (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Manager to deliver accounting services and grants management for Tribal government clients. You will handle monthly closings, grants reporting, and financial reporting to key decision-makers, while developing policies and helping clients improve processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, with preferred experience in grants management and government accounting. Travel is expected about 10–15%. Remote work arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Experience in grants management, financial accounting (reconciliation), and government accounting standards implementation is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients across multiple channels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing accounting services and grant management for Tribal government clients.
• Perform monthly closings, grants reporting, and financial reporting to key decision makers.
• Develop policies and procedures on key accounting matters.
• Collaborate with clients to improve processes and policies.
• Lead project startups, adhere to schedules, and attend kickoff meetings.
• Coordinate with clients during audits and help prepare for them.
• Contribute to business growth within the practice.
• Travel to client sites or events as needed (approx. 10–15%).

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independent/work autonomy

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Grant management software

Government accounting software

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Key Responsibilities

The Manager role will provide outstanding service to our Tribal government clients by delivering a variety of ongoing accounting services as well as grant management functions.

• Performs operational, accounting, and consulting services for Tribal governments, that include monthly closing, grants management, grant reporting, and financial reporting to key decision makers
• Develops policies and procedures on key accounting matters
• Works collaboratively with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, assist in defining new processes, and assist in developing updated policies and procedures
• Performs project start up activities, such as following project work plans, adhering to schedules, and attending kickoff meetings
• Coordinates with clients during the audit process, which may include helping clients prepare for their audits
• Assists with helping grow the practice
• Serves as an integral member of our Business Consulting Services team
• Occasionally travels to client locations, firm trainings, or industry conferences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in Accounting or related field preferred

• Experience in one or more of the following preferred: grants management, financial accounting including account reconciliation, governmental accounting standards implementation, and/or accounts payable processing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including proven commitment to providing exceptional client service via multiple communication methods (email, phone, chat, helpdesk ticket system, etc.)
• Ability to understand problems, think critically and identify creative solutions
• Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines
• Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions/departments/teams while building trusted relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and one or more government accounting/grant management software systems
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10-15%

Location and Work Arrangement

LI-Remote