General Ledger Accountant - Posted

The purpose of the position is to perform accounting functions for the Yakama Nation Housing Authority with an emphasis in General Ledger, Tax Credits, Grants/Contracts and Special projects Accounting. The position is responsible for monitoring accounts in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position is under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities require employee to follow:

• YNHA programs listed “Common Duties,” listed below.
• Department programs listed “Essential Tasks,” listed below.

• Read and comply with all appropriate standards & Accounting policies, Procurement Policy, and YNHA policy and procedures, Personnel Policy Manual, Company Vehicle Policy, Financial Administration Policy and Procedures, Internal Department and Program guidelines, etc.
• Work cooperatively with all YNHA employees or those associated with the Tribe.
• Travel to and from other offices locations.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality standards.

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

• Provides courteous professional services and is cordial to internal and external customers and/or vendors; conduct oneself in a professional and businesslike manner to reflect the Yakama Nation Housing Authorities high standard of excellence; use of proper interpersonal skills when dealing with customers and employees.
• Reconciles Tax Credit General Ledger accounts for accuracy and maintains subsidy ledgers supporting general ledger accounts; research discrepancies and ensures correction are completed, collects information and causes for incorrect balances submits recommendations for procedures to avoid future errors.
• Assists in planning, review, and preparation of monthly and annual Tax Credit budgets and/or budget projections.
• Prepare and process all journal entries for Special projects and Tax Credit revenues and expenses.
• Help prepare for the Tax Credit audit.
• Oversees accounting rules, guidelines and procedures and performs necessary functions for absent employees.
• Develops and implements spreadsheets or databases reports to support accounting in all aspects including but not limited to the annual Single, special projects and tax Credit Audit. i.e.. Schedule of Federal Awards and Expenditures for the Single Audit.
• Assists with insurance reporting of the YNHA as required.
• Must have a positive work history; responsible for maintaining a consistent and regular attendance record; must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Be willing to attend training to improve technical and professional skills.
• Be willing to Train or Cross Train with coworkers for team wide efficiency and growth.

Data Involvement
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Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or in formation and may prescribe act ion based on such data or information.

People Involvement
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Requires working with others on a variety of tasks, following directive, maintaining harmonious relations and promote efficiency.

Involvement with Things: Requires handling or using complex equipment that requires extended training and experience such as the application of custom or commercial financial accounting or other complex software or systems.

Reasoning Requirements
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Requires performing skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving.

Mathematical Requirements
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Requires mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions or measurements; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities and/or statistics applying such functions as frequency, distribution, reliability, validity, and correction techniques.

Language Requirements
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Must have a strong command of English language both written and verbal. Requires reading technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems such as office equipment operating instructions or methods and procedures for investigations into accounting discrepancies; composing…