JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibility is to perform day-to-day accounting activities as assigned and assist other accounting staff as needed. Activities may include managing general accounting, accounts receivable, treasury, and travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• General accounting functions, e.g. prepare journal entries, review organization trial balance and general ledger for accuracy and prepare adjusting journal entries, perform monthly credit card reconciliations and prepare related entries.

• Accounts receivable functions, e.g. monthly customer invoicing, entering deposits into the accounting system.

• Grant-related functions, e.g. calculating monthly indirect cost and creating journal entries for same, assisting grant/program staff as requested.

• Treasury functions, e.g. preparing the weekly cash drawdown, monthly bank reconciliations and prepare related entries.

• Travel Functions, e.g. process travel advance requests and employee expense reports.

• Assist Controller, Asst Controller, Accounting Manager and Accounting Analysts as needed.

• Assist with monthly/year end closing.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

• As appropriate, coordinates with a software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.

• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.

• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations as applies to position.

• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.

• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.

• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.

• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.

• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.

• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.

• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.

• Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

LEVEL I

Education/Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or associate’s degree and three (3) years’ experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

LEVEL II

Education/Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or associate’s degree and three (3) years’ experience.

Five (5) years of service at Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board/Oyate Health Center at Level I; or demonstrated proficiency as a Staff Accountant Level I"

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.