Accounts Payable Clerk - Finance Department Job Shelby Township area,Michigan USA,Accounting

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:
Accounts Payable Clerk
- Finance Department

Hiring Range: $16.71 – $20.06 - $23.43 – Commensurate with verified Qualifications

Pay Grade: NE7

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #15-600-02

Summary:

The position is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Compilation and distribution of monthly financial reports and cash receipts of all payments made to the Tribe. In addition, records maintenance and organization of accounts payable files and retrieval of files upon request.

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Necessary Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; and
A work experience of one (1) or more years in accounts payable or general accounting: and
The technical skills of an intermediate to advanced user of MS Office software, computers, and office equipment. The candidate’s technical skills may be tested during the interview process; and

Duties and Responsibilities

Enters and matches invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports.

Processes incoming requests for payments and court orders in accordance with defined procedures.

Scans and files documents.

Verifies account coding to ensure accuracy and sufficient budget availability.

Receives and logs cash receipts and provides receipts, as necessary.

Maintains vendor files and numbers, as necessary.

Provides management with accounts payable information, as requested.

Prepares year-end accounts payable reporting and assists with preparation of federal 1099 forms.

Assists with year-end audit by providing accounts payable information, as requested.

Assists with monthly financial report preparation.

Works cooperatively and professionally with internal and external customers to resolve accounts payable issues, as necessary.

Processes and maintains court ordered per capita garnishments.

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work and complies with all applicable tribal, federal, or state laws and procedures.

All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

For the complete job description or further information, please contact the LRBOI HR Department at:

LRBOI HR Department, 2608 Government Center Dr., Manistee, MI 49660

Phone:

Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver’s License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

Posted – 10/06/2026 Open Until Filled

Notice of Indian Preference in Employment

Tribal Members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians – Tribal identification card.
Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes – Tribal identification card.
Tribal Spouse of a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member – Current and valid marriage license and a copy of spouse’s tribal identification card, or Tribal Parent – Same documentation required for tribal spouse.
Tribal Descendant (1st generation, biological parent must be a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member) – Birth certificate and a copy of parent’s tribal identification card.
Non-preference – If not claiming Indian Preference, or if not applicable, please continue onto the application.

Submission Information

All submissions for employment must be made via electronic submission through our on-line application.

Go to the LRBOI Employment Page
- Complete the online application, upload applicable documents, and submit.