Accounts Manager-Tiinawit

Hourly Wage: $24.44/Regular/Full-Time

About the role

Incumbent is responsible for managing the business, financial, and administrative needs of the Tiináwit Program. Provides assistance to the Program Managers to gather data and generate reports. Monitors budget transactions, processes, accountability, and record keeping for the Tiináwit Program.

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 management with administrative assistant and receptionist, and assists with clerical duties when needed.
• Ensures payments and adjustments are promptly posted in D365 to assure vendors, Tribal Programs, and Tribal Employees are paid in a timely manner.
• Ensures contracts, grant proposals, PRAs, hiring packets, and other paperwork on behalf of YNHBS are properly delivered for 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, conduct, and work competence.
• Orders and processes necessary equipment and supplies at the Program Manager's request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• AA Degree in accounting or business administration required. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to drive with adequate vision.
• Minimum required liability auto insurance.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA Degree in accounting, business administration, or related fields.
• Enrolled Yakama preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Knowledge of modern office practices, policies, and principles.
• Knowledge of governmental bookkeeping/accounting theories and principles.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and assorted software.
• Knowledge of contract and grant rules and regulations, reporting statements, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations and policies.
• Skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others.
• Ability to lead change and innovation.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, engaging effectively with stakeholders both within and outside the Yakama Nation.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to manage budgets, financial administration, Human Resources, insurance, and payroll.
• Provides guidance and direction to functional supervision 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 the 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.

Physical Demands

Position normally requires physical demands of standing, walking, and lifting, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion such as talking and listening on a regular basis to perform job requirements. Physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.