[Hiring] Financial Technician @UPPER MATTAPONI INDIAN TRIBE

Role Description

The Financial Technician performs routine tasks and high-level technical work related to the timely and accurate processing of financial operations. The Financial Technician supports services in the accounting, purchasing, and budget function areas. Duties include:

• Assistance with payroll processing
• Accounts payable
• Purchasing
• Grant processing
• Support services assignments as needed

Primary duties & responsibilities include:

• Review/verify input sources and post financial transactions
• Assure accurate calculation of financial input and adjustments
• Check figures to verify accuracy of financial documents
• Assist with payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, and grant balancing reconciliations
• Prepare wire transfers for accurate transmission
• Interact with vendors as needed regarding financial information
• Prepare and maintain financial, grant, and statistical reports and related documents for financial operations
• Maintain reconciliation, reporting, and payment of employee benefits
• File quarterly and annual federal reporting, including 1099’s
• Assist with the preparation of checks (void and manual) and other financial and procurement documents
• Provide support services in the areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue accounting, financial analysis and projections, budget, accounting, financial reporting, grants, and purchasing
• Monitor procurement contracts
• Provide general office support and customer service
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in finance related area preferred or related experience to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Five (5) years of bookkeeping or finance experience is required
• Experience working with tribes and tribal citizens preferred

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent math, communication, and organizational skills
• Applicants are required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing
• Physical duties include the ability to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds
• General office work is required
• May be required to travel occasionally to attend meetings and conferences
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k