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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