The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date financial records for all Tribal programs and operations. The Bookkeeper provides financial advice and assistance to, and is directly responsible to, the Accounting Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Accounting Manager
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage
• Perform partial checks of the posting process
• Complete tax forms
• Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner
• Process General Assistance payments to tribal membership

Requirements Skills/Abilities:

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office, and Accufund
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Education and Experience:

· High School with some College preferred

· Up to three years' experience as Bookkeeper preferred