Staff Accountant I
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Accounting
Employment Status: Regular
Class: Full-Time
Location: Bartlesville, OK
Immediate Supervisor: Accounting Manager
General Description
The Staff Accountant I serves as support staff for the Accounting Manager, Controller, CFO
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Accounting required Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred
- CPA preferred
- Two years experience in accounting with governmental preferred
- Proficiency in 10-key preferred but not required
- Experience in Abila/MIP & QuickBooks
- Familiarity of fund accounting
- Familiarity with OMB super circular, A-87, A-102, A-122, and A-133
- Requires a high level of personal ethical integrity
- Requires a high level of problem solving skills
- Requires familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations
- Requires an individual with a high level of attention to detail
- Requires familiarity with the concepts of budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets
- Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite programs
- Requires good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
- Must have own transportation and clean driving record- may be required to drive GSA vehicle or tribal vehicle to meeting or training.
- Additional hours will be required as needed during audit and in circumstances when deadlines need to be met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Record cash receipts/federal program draws into the accounting software
- Process payables and checks for Chief/Treasurer to sign
- Enter interfund transfers and reclassification journals to the general ledger
- Record interest income earned on cash accounts and certificates of deposits
- Record fixed assets to the general ledger and fixed asset module
- Prepare journal entries for bank charges or other fees as appropriate
- Prepare monthly financials for issuance to the Tribal Council and Trust Board
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and adjusting entries
- Assist in preparation for the annual audit
- Review A/P Entries and ensure check run total equals amount or purchase invoice batches
- Perform reconciliations of general ledger balance sheet accounts relating to receivables
- Reconcile Doorways activities into the general ledger monthly
- Assist in creation of budgeting of programs
- Communicate with regulatory institutions to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Other duties as assigned by the Accounting/Finance Controller
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.
NOTE: This Accounting position is currently being hired through 2026 (the end of ARPA) and the sustainability will be re-evaluated at that time
TO APPLY
Fill out application with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resources Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Human Resources at jobs@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.
Human Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
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