Finance Officer

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe - Finance Officer Full‑time position in office with some remote work possible. Compensation rate: $29.00 to $43.00, depending on qualifications. Full benefit package including Health, Dental, Annual/Sick time, and 401k. Position is located at the Mille Lacs Band Government Center in Onamia, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Finance Officer assists in the planning, organizing, and directing of the finance department’s daily processing operations including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, personal loan program, cash receipt accounting, and billing and collections. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred. Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance required. Five years of prior experience in accounting, finance or related field required. Three years experience in a supervisory capacity required. Capable of maintaining fiscally accurate and easily accessible records. Strong PC skills in a Windows environment including Word, and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of computer based accounting systems, including payroll, fund accounting, and general ledgers. Able to perform advanced-level accounting duties including determining appropriate accounting for non‑recurring transactions. Able to manage effectively through planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, monitoring and problem solving to support achievement of department operation goals. Strong written and oral communication skills. Able to handle multiple projects and meet multiple processing deadlines concurrently. Able to provide customer service frequently. Authority and Responsibility Supervises the day‑to‑day activities staff including Payroll and File Clerk. Reviews weekly payroll and payroll taxes processing for accuracy. Full backup person for payroll functions. Processes all quarterly tax returns. Responsible for the oversight of year‑end payroll tax reporting and W‑2 preparations. Ensures that year‑end Miscellaneous 1099 forms are properly prepared. Monitors and supervises the accumulation of costs and records in appropriate journals, ledgers and accounts. Reviews staff work papers for accuracy and completeness. Acts as the main contact for the accounting system upkeep. Troubleshoots the general ledger software and implements monthly maintenance of systems. Provides backup assistance when needed to other OMB functions. Back up and train employees in OMB, able to perform each job in OMB as needed. Assists with yearly audit. Other duties as assigned. Telework is possible with the Commissioner of Finance approval for scheduled days per week. Hours are typically 8–5, but extra hours may be necessary to meet processing deadlines. May involve some evening or weekend work. Local travel is minimal, travel outside the state is very limited. Must have current driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, proof of current insurance coverage, and insurability under the Band’s Auto Insurance Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr