Accounts Manager

About the role

The Accounts Manager is responsible for managing the business, financial, and administrative needs of the Tribal Health Programs including MCH, WIC, Nutrition, and PRC. They assist Program Managers in gathering data and generating reports, monitor budget transactions, and ensure timely payments and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the creation, maintenance, and reporting of operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, Human Resources, and Human Services.
• Contributes to the formulation and dissemination of annual reports, monitors implementation, and makes appropriate changes within areas of responsibility.
• Provides supportive and effective leadership, assists with receptionist and clerical duties as needed.
• Ensures payments and adjustments are promptly posted to D365 to assure vendors, Tribal Programs, and Tribal employees are paid in a timely manner.
• Ensures contracts, grant proposals, PRA’s, hiring packets, and other paperwork are properly delivered for proper signatures and processed.
• May represent the program at various meetings and functions.
• Prepares, processes, and closes out travel authorizations.
• Establishes and maintains systems and procedures for dealing with complaints and conducts and works competently.
• Orders and processes necessary equipment and supplies at Program Managers' request.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• AA Degree in accounting or business administration required. BA Degree in these fields is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Normal physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting; or performing other work requiring low physical exertion such as talking and listening on a regular basis in order to perform job requirements. Physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to drive with adequate vision.
• Minimum required liability auto insurance.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office practices, policies, and principles.
• Knowledge of governmental bookkeeping/accounting theories and principles.
• Knowledge and skill in using a computer and assorted software.
• Knowledge of contract and grant rules and regulations, reporting statements, reporting timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations and policies.
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and human resources administration.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others.
• Ability to lead change and innovation.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, both within and outside the Yakama Nation.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills to include verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to manage budgets, financial administration, human resources, insurance, and payroll. Provides guidance and direction to functional supervisors in the administration of these operations.
• Knowledge of and ability to practice principles of supervision and management.
• Knowledge of Yakama Tribal culture and traditions.
• Skills in operating the D365 financial system.
• Skills in operating iSolved timecard system.
• Ability to apply available administrative manuals, policies, and guidelines to a wide variety of situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, division heads, and other providers, both Tribal and Non-Tribal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to acquire training in specific areas as needed.