Indian Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.

Purpose

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Job Summary

Supports the Finance Department by reviewing, reconciling, and summarizing general ledger accounts and budget information. Completes data entry to provide monthly budget reports and special financial projects as assigned. Compiles, reviews and posts in general ledgers. Reviews information or summaries concerning all financial transactions other Finance Department staff recorded in subsidiary ledgers and accounts. Reconciles general ledger accounts periodically (monthly, quarterly, or annually).

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the overall integrity of the accounting data for the assigned accounts and assists the supervisor and controller with duties as assigned. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconciles and balances, prepares journal entries, verifies, allocates, and posts transactions to maintain subsidiary accounts.  Monitors account activity for departments assigned.
• Enters account information and creates budget modifications for departments to document financial transactions when necessary. Audits documents to substantiate financial transactions.
• Prepares bank account reconciliation by collecting and analyzing account information and cleaning up stale dated checks lists.
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries and booking revenue transactions; ensures third-party payments reconcile with the general ledger by working with the Revenue Cycle Manager.
• Follows and conducts internal control audits for bank cards, accounts receivables, housing, and third-party payments as assigned.
• Reconciles transactions, investigates and resolves discrepancies, keeps information private, and follows policies and procedures to ensure account accuracy.
• Attends educational workshops, reviews professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with KIC employees, the general public, governmental agencies, and business establishments as warranted.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Associate Degree in Accounting or business-related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience focusing on advanced accounting.
• On a year-for-year basis, a combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for education and experience requirements.
• Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience focusing on advanced accounting.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

KIC Competencies

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition. 

Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Conditions of Hire

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC’s company insurance.
• KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for-cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.