Accounting Specialist

Overview

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING, BUDGET & COMPLIANCE

The successful applicant must possess an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet these qualifications. Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting, financial reconciliation, or ledger management experience. Accounting and banking knowledge preferred. Governmental or Tribal accounting experience preferred. Operation of computers, specializing in Excel spreadsheets, a variety of office equipment, etc.

Financial knowledge and proofreading skills; exceptional spreadsheet knowledge; ability to follow oral and written instructions; to communicate with other staff members; maintain confidentiality, and learn quickly. A valid State drivers License is required.

The description provided outlines qualifications and duties associated with the accounting specialist role, including maintaining financial records, reconciliations, and operating computer systems and spreadsheets. (

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job description text is focused on requirements; specific day-to-day responsibilities are not itemized beyond general expectations.)

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting, financial reconciliation, or ledger management experience.
• Accounting and Banking knowledge preferred. Governmental or Tribal accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, especially Excel spreadsheets, and familiarity with various office equipment.
• Financial knowledge and proofreading skills; exceptional spreadsheet knowledge; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate with staff; maintain confidentiality; quick learner.
• A valid State driver’s license required.

• All applicants must submit a Tribal employment application, a copy of relevant academic transcripts and/or training certificates, and proof of Enrollment in a Federally recognized Tribe. Enrolled CSKT members, please submit a copy of Tribal Identification Card;
  First Generation Descendants, please submit evidence (may be obtained by the Enrollment Department);
  Members of another Federally recognized Tribe, please submit a copy of Tribal Identification Card. If you are not an enrolled Tribal member, documentation is not needed.
• If you claimed Veterans preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.
• Failure to submit the above information may result in immediate disqualification during the screening process.

This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes, must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

The salary range is $21.39 to $24.59 per hour, including benefits. To apply, contact Personnel
0. Tribal applications are also available online /personnel. The closing date is Monday, February 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER