Travel Financial Specialist 3 in Olympia, Washington at Squaxin Island Tribe

Job Title: Travel Finance Specialist 3

Department: Finance

Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

TS Range: 8/9 ($30.17)

Prepared By/Date: Jennifer Ogno 9/22/26

Approved By/Date:10/05/2026

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Closing Date:

SUMMARY: Performs specialized financial activities for the Tribe which include budgeting, accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. Assists the Accounts Payable Manager, Travel Coordinator, and accounting staff fiscal transactions, periodic reports, and related financial functions assuring that transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Maintains financial records, journals, and other financial activities for the Tribe.

Processes invoices and credit card transactions for payment.

Assists the Travel Coordinator in providing travel services for employee travel. Including hotel accommodation, flight travel, mileage, and per diem.

Keep up to date on Federal Travel Regulations and GSA travel rates.

Provide backup for the Travel Coordinator as needed.

Checks supporting documentation for prices and extensions. Verifies account codes, authorization, and description of goods and/or services.

Reconciles credit cards, vendor credit cards, ACH vendor accounts, and other accounts assigned.

Reviews and analyzes financial data for trends or anomalies. Prepares reports to provide to management.

Assists financial staff in confirming accuracy and compliance of systems and activities.

Establishes and maintains files, records, and other information to meet specific needs.

Reviews and analyzes financial data for trends or anomalies. Advises management of any discrepancies.

Complete any data entries related to A/P, processing invoices, or other financial transactions.

Initiates, examines, and takes routine action on various management and accounting documents such as records, vouchers, requisitions, contracts, or forms where specific guidelines must be followed.

Performs other work as requested. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong ability to speak clearly and concisely with good written communication skills.

• Knowledge of GAAP and Fund Accounting.

• Strong computer skills to include integrated accounting software. Proficient in Excel spreadsheets and Word.

• Diligent & self-motivated with attention to detail.

• Strong work ethics and team player.

• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritizing skills with attention to details and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or financial related field with a minimum of 20 semester or 30 quarter credit hours in accounting and four years of professional accounting, budgeting, financial management, auditing, or related experience. One year of the experience should be for a non-profit, governmental, or tribal organization.

Note: Financial positions must be bondable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Applicants will be required to complete a basic accounting test with a passing score. Copies of transcripts evidencing accounting coursework will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.