Staff Accountant at Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria – Chico, California

Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Tribe. This position supports the Director of Finance on all financial activities including reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, preparing financial statements and supporting schedules. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts • Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, expenditure reports as well as Tribewide financial and budget reports • Maintain and communicate the general ledger chart of accounts to departments. • Post monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals • Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts • Provide outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit • Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner • Apply federal, state, and Tribal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to financial transactions • Use mathematics to solve problems, verify accuracy of figures, postings of transactions, and reconciliation of entries • Assist the Director of Finance with the Tribe’s Fixed Asset Listing as necessary • Maintain knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices and procedures • Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential • Other duties as assigned by Director of Finance

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree program (or its equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field combined with three years of related work experience:

• Strong customer service skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel specifically, V-lookups and pivot tables

• Ability to critically analyze and creatively solve problems

• Ability to interpret policy directives, changes, and program compliance

• Ability to collect data and prepare written reports based on given information

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with all levels of an organization

• Knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices

• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team in a diverse workplace with people of varying cultures and backgrounds

• Ability to quickly learn new office support technology systems and financial software packages

• Five years’ previous accounting experience

• Experience working with federal or grant funding

• Experience with MIP Abila or similar software

• Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, or Drive

• Experience working with Native American communities

• This work involves long periods of sitting and may include walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities, and lifting of moderately heavy items, up to 20 lbs.

• Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code § 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

• Must be eligible for coverage under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.

• Must be willing to travel locally, regionally, statewide and/or out-of-state, as necessary.

• All offers of employment are contingent upon: o successful completion of background check with adjudication; o successful reference check