You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past five (5) years of education and employment history.  The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-11 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

Under the direction of the Finance Manager, this position will perform accounting and financial functions according to established policies and procedures.  The Project Accountant will assist with audit preparation and various reconciliations that need to be completed for Chugachmiut tribal accounting services.

• Understand and enforce Chugachmiut’s accounting policies and procedures.  Request recommended changes/improvements to the accounting policies and procedures if needed to the Finance Division Director when necessary.
• Report discrepancies, non-compliance, and/or other potential unethical practices immediately to supervisor.
• Assist with projects such as but not limited to the Chugachmiut Tribal Accounting services program and adhere to the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Financial Guidance for Chugachmiut Tribal Accounting Services. Provide financial guidance and assistance to Tribal Councils.
• Assist and provide guidance to Tribes with cash, investments, and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist and provide guidance to Tribes with payroll reconciliations which includes payroll liability accounts, quarterly 941s, quarterly ESC, and W-2s.
• Assist and provide guidance to Tribes with vendor statement reconciliations which includes annual 1096, 1099, and accounts payable aging report for accuracy.
• Assist and provide guidance to Tribes with grant reconciliations which includes maintaining accurate grant receivable or unearned revenue balances.
• Assist and provide guidance to Tribes with year-end audit preparation which includes document requests prepared by client from auditor.
• Provides back-up support for the Staff Accountant to prepare required external grant fiscal reports.
• Provides back-up support for the Staff Accountant to perform draw downs on reimbursable grants on a bi-weekly basis to maintain cash for operations.
• Prepares and enters journal entries for approval.
• Assists with audit preparation and year end close for the annual financial statement and single audits for state and federal programs.
• Provide technical support to the service region when requested.
• Conforms to Chugachmiut policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting. 
•  Two to three years non-profit accounting experience required. 

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. This is a temporary position. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol non-smoking work environment.