Accountant

Financial Analyst

AMERIND is a federally chartered, tribally owned corporation, formed under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act by its Members, the governmental units of federally recognized Tribal Nations that administer federally funded housing programs for American Indian and Alaska Native families. AMERIND has the operating authority to work with Tribal Governments, Enterprises, and Citizens for Property and Liability, Workers Compensation, Homeowners and Renters, Employee Benefits coverage, Fleet Auto coverage, and Critical Infrastructure development.

Position Characteristics and Competencies

• Communicative and detailed oriented
• Dependable
• Problem solver, ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated
• Resourceful; Creates and discovers new ideas for efficiency

Job Summary

Analyzes financial information, reconciles accounts and ledgers, prepares financial reports, and maintains overall responsibility for the financial records in accordance with policies and procedures and within the established Generally Accepted Accounted Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards. Maintains and prepares financial transactions for general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, statement of financial position, and cost allocation plans. Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Provides training and leadership to employees. Prepares and assists with annual audits. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews and/or prepares budget and general journal entries and enters monthly adjustments into accounting system.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Maintains and prepares financial documents including general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, statement of financial position, and cost allocation plans.
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Creates and analyzes revenue and general ledger reports; distributes and explains reports as needed.
• Prepares and assists with annual audits.
• Coordinates monthly closing or general ledger. Ensures all team members post financial transactions in a timely manner.
• Contributes important issues to the agenda for team meetings.
• Follows up on action items with team members.
• Prepares invoices for Third Party Administration accounts.
• Directs other team members to make adjusting entries to the general ledger.
• Oversees updating of all policies and procedures by the finance team members.
• Monitors bank balances to ensure funds are adequate to cover operating expenses.
• Provides training and leadership to employees.
• Leads and guides the work of others and participates on various committees.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, professional development trainings, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Scans, stores, and electronically maintains all appropriate documents.
• Participates in cross-functional team process improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Requests refunds for Insureds.
• Backup for Sr. Accounting Technician-Payroll.

Supervision of Others

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and two years accounting experience required.
• Eight years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Accounting software experience required; Great Planes preferred.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. No felony, theft, or fraud convictions.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• New employees must complete the Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation within six months from the end of the 90-day evaluation period to be eligible for advancement and incentive compensation.
• For continued employment, employees must complete an elective course and six hours of professional development within 12 months after the end of the 90-day evaluation period.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including computerized accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping practices, and record keeping procedures, as well as appropriate local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of the development, preparation, and control of budgets.
• Knowledge of managerial and statistical analysis techniques and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of payroll practices, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to utilize an accounting system.
• Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices, statements, and other requests for payment.
• Ability to process computer data and format and generate reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions.
• Ability to lead and guide the work of others.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain accuracy of work and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds, employees, and officials.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance.
• Skill in Microsoft Office and office equipment.
• Skill in budget preparation and administration.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical business office setting with moderate noise level.
• Non-office environment may be encountered for offsite presentations and support of company activities.
• Must be able to sit for work at a computer for more than six hours per day.
• Must be able to use hands for dexterity of motion and reach with hands and arms. Extensive use of computer keyboards.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Must have ability to occasionally lift 20+ lbs.
• Minimal business travel required.

Physical Exam Not required for position. Hiring of AMERIND employees is subject to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. §5307(b)), which requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.