We are looking for a creative Financial Systems Advisor to join our passionate team at Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation in Toppenish, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Financial Systems Advisor is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, analysis and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Financial Systems Advisor at Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation today!
Announcement # 2023-302 Financial Systems Advisor Department of Finance Hourly Wage: $29.11/Regular/Full-Time The Financial Systems Advisor is responsible for providing a variety of technical accounting, financial and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director of Finance) and the Finance Office. Responsible for greeting and welcoming guests, receiving, and delivering all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, answering all calls, and directing as needed, scheduling meetings, and coordinating office activities. Also, responsible for applying a thorough knowledge of department accounting functions to implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain the Yakama Nation government financial software and workflow, which includes processes the support of accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, bank reconciliation, budget tracking, fixed assets, general ledger, purchase requisitions, project tracking, related reporting, document tracking, and approvals. Provide financial information to management, analyze accounting, finance transactions, and evaluate source documentation. Must be able to summarize and effectively communicate accounting and finance information both orally and in writing. Works closely with Finance and Accounting staff to ensure validity of accounting processes, procedures, financial reporting, and data to ensure optimal use of accounting and finance resources.
Examples of Work Performed: Designs accounting reports in response to Yakama Nation reporting needs and verifies the validity of data in reports. Analyze accounting transactions, supporting documentation and ability to independently create reports to assist management in resolving finance related issues. Preparing other accounting, statistical, and financial reports. Reconciling financial accounts. Interfaces with external auditors and assists with providing information including data extracts, reports as needed. Capable of providing support to financial users in running queries, loading data, generating new reports, closing financial systems. Ability to effectively communicate complex accounting analysis, both orally and in writing. Responsible for assisting in the preparation, development and implementation of the annual governmental budget and modification. Plans and provides, or arranges training classes, for staff as needed on the use of Yakama Nation Financial Accounting software. Includes initial training for new users, training on new processes or training to groups on specific functionality. Develops user procedures, guidelines, and documentation. Regularly attend training sessions to stay up to date with regulatory and guideline changes. Responsible to ensure that financial accounting software user profiles and access are current and up- to date minimizing risk of unauthorized access. Responsible to assist with administrative and accounting functions of the Finance Office, including the scheduling of appointments and meetings, organizing meeting reports, materials, agendas, and minute taking, drafting correspondence, coordinating travel arrangements, processing purchase orders, memorandum letters and logging of documents. Assists with the preparation of monthly reports for all user groups. Performs other related work of a similar level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Fund Accounting, and auditing practices and principles. Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and organizational structure with strong computer skills, including workflow, approvals, and controls for financial accounting software. Ability to create and customize finance and accounting reports. Ability to analyze complex accounting data, summarize and present information both orally and in writing. Ability to create complex spreadsheets, forms, and graphs in excel. Ability to draft technical training materials, correspondence and provide training. Ability to self-manage workload and handle rapidly changing priorities effectively; must be able to discern when issues should be escalated.
Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. Ability to handle a wide variety of demanding and complex issues. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to communicate in both orally and written form. Ability to use Microsoft Office Software products with proficiency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, YN personnel, supervisor/mangers, elected officials, and the general public. Must be able to type, calculate and input data with speed and accuracy. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor' s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field with three of years experience in a similar position. 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. Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : The Yakama Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST : Is required for Pre-Employment with the Yakama Nation. During employment, tribal employees are also subject to random testing (YN Personnel Policy Manual, Chapter 2.9.6, Section (a), (g), Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy).
TRAINEE : The Yakama Nation reserves the right to practice Indian Preference by selecting an Indian applicant as a trainee at a reduced pay rate than announced. A training plan is developed to assist employee to reach required qualification requirements and performance level. After completing training plan, work performance will be evaluated. Upon satisfying qualification requirements, employee will obtain entry level pay.
INDIAN PREFERENCE : In efforts to practice Self-Determination, the Yakama Nation grants Indian Preference for employment, promotions, and transfers to its employees and qualified applicants as appropriate. This may limit career opportunities for non-Indian applicants and candidates.
Preference for employment will be granted to qualified individuals meeting minimal qualification criteria in the following order pursuant to the YN Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.3:
10-points= Enrolled member of Yakama Nation. 8-points= Indian (enrolled) spouse of an enrolled Yakama member. 6-points= Other Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe). 8-points= Indian (enrolled) descendant of enrolled Yakama member. 2-points= Non-Indian spouse of an enrolled Yakama member. 0-points= Non-Indian. Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.4:
Positions funded under non-638 federal funding: 8-points= Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe). VETERAN PREFERENCE : Is pursuant to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. For verification, must provide a copy of honorable DD-214.
Application points using the weighted point factor system: Disabled Veterans receive 10 points; All other Veteran's receive 5 points.
IMMIGRATION : If selected for employment with the Yakama Nation, you will be required to provide documentation stating you are authorized to work in the United States.
SELECTIVE SERVICE : All males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. To our knowledge, you may sign up at the U.S. Postal Service in your local area.
TO APPLY : Yakama Nation Human Resources, P. O. BOX 151, Toppenish WA 98948.
Phone: Show phone number, X4833. Fax: Show phone number email: yn View email address on yakama.isolvedhire.com If you are mailing or faxing application, please state Job Announcement No. on your cover sheet.
Questions, please call the YN Human Resource Office. Benefits of working as a Financial Systems Advisor in Toppenish, WA:
? Learning opportunities
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Generous Compensation
