Financial Manager I - UNTF

About the role

The Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF) is an independent state agency located in Blanding, UT. The UNTF has a staff of 20 employees consisting of 10 office personnel and 10 maintenance/construction staff. UNTF receives 37.5% of the 12.5% oil royalties from 16 leases from the "Aneth Extension" land (the middle third section of the Aneth Chapter land base). All other oil royalties from Aneth, Red Mesa, Mexican Water, and Teecnospos are collected by the Navajo Nation (tribe). UNTF administers this Trust Fund for use in common for Utah Navajo Chapters and communities for various purposes such as higher education college financial aid, housing (new, renovation, additions), powerlines, public facility buildings such as Chapter Houses, Senior Citizens Centers, Warehouses, etc. as well as other eligible projects as initiated by the Chapters.

Responsibilities

• Makes necessary adjustment entries, vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and acquiring UNTF purchases.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Auditor General to prepare and submit documents for the annual audit.
• Prepares the annual report and submits it to the State Legislature-Native American Legislative Liaison Committee (NALLC).
• Attends and participates in the meetings of the DAC and Board meetings, NRF Board Meetings monthly NUC CIO coordination meetings and/or project meetings, CEU Endowment Committee, trainings, conferences, and other meetings as needed by UNTF.
• Prepares, submits, and presents monthly progress reports to the UNTF Administrator, the Dine’ Advisory Committee (DAC), and the Board of Trustees.
• Participates with other UNTF staff to provide orientation & training on project proposals, forms, procedures, fund accounting, funds collection for projects, Chapter Projects funds allocation, and the UNTF & NRF funding proposal processes.
• Participates in and makes determinations as the first reviewer of appeals from applicants stemming from the Higher Education College Financial Aid / Scholarships program.
• Safeguards and maintains UNTF assets including establishment of inventory listings, appropriate market values, and taking care of any facility/equipment repairs or maintenance needs, and properly purging and disposing of unnecessary inventory.
• Monitors monthly revenues including oil royalty tracking, rental income, and investment results.
• Monitors/tracks monthly revenue receipts and oil production and sales on a per well basis.
• Works in conjunction with federal, state, tribal, and private agencies in collecting data such as sales reports from the U.S. Government-Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), other data, and in submitting required reports.
• Establishes and monitors yearly budgets and expenditures for UNTF accounts in all areas of responsibility (administration, health, education, Chapter projects and other); Coordinates with the UNTF Administrator, UNTF staff, Dine’ Advisory Committee (DAC), and the UNTF Board of Trustees to establish yearly budgets and to revise the yearly budgets as necessary.
• Follows all state-established procurement and purchasing policies in acquiring construction materials and services for projects and supplies, equipment, and general office needs for UNTF operations.
• Administers grants for other organizations such as the Navajo Utah Commission (NUC) and follows NUC-obtained grants requirements for procurement, financial reports, and other grant-related requirements.
• Captures and coordinates with the Navajo Utah Commission, Navajo Revitalization Fund, and other entities for expenditures, reports, reimbursements, etc.
• Establishes agency accounting policies as they relate to UNTF programs in accordance with State of Utah Code 51-10-101 to 51-10-107 and the State of Utah - Navajo Revitalization Fund (NRF) program.
• Coordinates with UNTF office staff to monitor/execute accounting work needed for Chapter Projects and other UNTF grants as well as UNTF administrative expenditures.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and reconciles monthly accounts to match the State of Utah’s Vantage automated accounting systems.
• Authorizes and exercises approval for payments and all other UNTF transactions (GAX, GMA, IAT, ITI, IDT, Cash Receipts, JV’s and JVE’s).
• Supervises the accounting technician and front office technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: The Best Candidate For This Position Will Have 3-6 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus 2 years of related experience.
• Valid Utah Drivers License, as the job duties require operation of a state-owned vehicle and requires some local and distant travel.
• Experience performing reconciliations.
• Experience in debt collection.
• Experience working with accounting systems.
• Experience using a variety of software applications to query data.
• Experience supervising subordinate personnel.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to trust funds and government accounting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.