Accountant CAASS

This position is responsible for providing accounting and advisory services to clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and offering support to assist clients in achieving their financial and operational goals. This entry-level position performs a variety of accounting and transactional functions, supports financial reporting and audit preparation, and assists the CAAS team with client-facing engagements.

The Accountant I may provide services to a diverse client base, including privately held businesses, governmental and nonprofit organizations, Native American/Tribal governments and entities, and other organizations requiring accounting and advisory support. The position will develop an understanding of client-specific accounting, reporting, compliance, internal control, and audit-readiness requirements.

The Accountant I works closely with senior accountants, Supervisors, Managers, and other Firm personnel to maintain accurate and timely client financial information and provide high-quality client service.

• Assist in performing day-to-day accounting and transactional services for assigned clients.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll-related accounting, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and record journal entries and assist with account classifications.
• Prepare bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organized supporting documentation for client transactions and account balances.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
• Assist with maintaining and updating client chart of accounts and accounting records.
• Identify unusual, incomplete, or unsupported transactions and communicate issues to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with accounting system processes and client-specific accounting procedures.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other applicable standards.
• Help ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Conduct basic financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and other client deliverables.
• Assist with presenting financial information and key findings to clients.
• Provide basic recommendations for improving financial performance, accounting processes, and compliance.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Maintain supporting documentation and assist in month-end and year-end closings.

Job Title:

Accountant I for CAASS

Effective Date: 03/24/2025 Revised Dates:

• Assist with preparing client financial records and supporting schedules for annual audits.
• Prepare reconciliations, lead sheets, account schedules, and other audit-support documentation.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining Prepared by Client (PBC) schedules and supporting documentation.
• Gather, organize, and maintain documentation requested by external auditors.
• Assist with researching and resolving routine audit questions and discrepancies.
• Assist with roll-forwards, confirmations, fixed asset schedules, and other audit-related schedules.
• Help identify missing documentation, unusual transactions, or potential audit issues and communicate them to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain client records throughout the year to support ongoing audit readiness.
• Assist with implementing recommendations resulting from prior-year audit findings.

• Assist with accounting and advisory services for Native American/Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises, Tribal organizations, and related entities.
• Develop familiarity with accounting, financial reporting, grant, compliance, internal control, and audit requirements applicable to Tribal organizations.
• Assist with preparing financial records and supporting schedules for Tribal audits.
• Maintain documentation supporting Tribal governmental, enterprise, program, grant, and other financial activities.
• Assist with organizing and preparing audit documentation and PBC requests for Tribal clients.
• Support the team in identifying areas requiring additional documentation, clarification, or corrective action prior to an audit.
• Assist with maintaining year-round audit readiness for Tribal…