Job Posting
General Ledger Accountant - (Fiscal Services)
Reports To: Controller
Department: Fiscal Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Purpose: Performs a variety of accounting duties that range in level of complexity such as managing receivables, to more complex duties such as bank reconciliations, journal entries or reconciling GL accounts.
Job Duties:
• Maintains and reconciles accounts and make correction to journal entries as necessary. Tracks and reports revenue and expenditures.
• Reviews expense and accounting documents for accuracy and appropriate approvals and ensures transactions are charged to the correct account.
• Handles accounts receivable for department including invoice preparation, bank deposits, aging reports, follow up on past due accounts.
• Prepares and processes purchasing and travel documents. Solves problem with invoices and process for payment.
• Tracks department payroll expenses and ensure labor costs are charged to correct accounts. Is the backup to Payroll Specialist.
• Researches and analyzes third-party payer remittance documentation in order to reconcile invoices and accounts.
• Performs daily and monthly reconciliations to the general ledger, to include reclassifications; receives and balances documents of deposits received and distributes remittance advices.
• Verifies, allocates and posts details for business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents.
• Ensures accurate data entry and maintains accurate computerized financial records.
• Posts cash receipts and maintains electronic documents.
• Reviews and reconciles procurement and purchases.
• Reconciles monthly management statements and maintains back-up documentation.
• Prepares Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports and submits them to the funding agencies.
• Assists other accounting staff with various duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of accounting, math and record keeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and record-keeping practices.
• Skill in using computerized accounting and office software programs.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures.
• Ability to analyze financial information and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to read, comprehend, explain and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required.
Physical Demands:
• Talk, hear, sit, stand; use hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Position requires frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field. Extensive accounting experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• At least two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting in addition to degree requirement.
• At least one (1) full year of experience in fund accounting in addition to degree requirement.
• Must be able to pass background check with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 07/01/2025 |
