GL Accountant - Posted

General Description

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.

• 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 Authority's 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.
• Reconciliations include but are not limited to Cash, due to due from, balance sheet accounts, retained earnings.
• Prepare budget to actual reports to analyze and identify over budget items, ensure accurate coding.
• Review contract files to ensure payments are recorded. Ensure the following are in the contract file: insurance, licenses, payments are recorded, inspections/authorizations, change orders are properly documented, and closed contracts are listed or identified.
• Assists in planning, review, and preparation of monthly and annual Tax Credit budgets and/or budget projections.
• Maintain standardized documentation files for reconciliations (paper or electronic).
• Prepare and process all journal entries.
• Lead and prepare for the Tax Credit audit.
• Submit quarterly financial reports in a timely manner to the investor.
• Implement finance policy, record transactions according to GAAP, and GASB standards.
• Completes necessary functions for absent employees.
• Assist with SF425's and A-19s, 1099's,
• Create and add vendors to Microix following internal procedures.
• Develops and implements spreadsheets or databases reports to support accounting in all aspects including but not limited to the annual Single audit, special projects and tax Credit Audit.
• Ensure accounting transactions are coded for easy SEFA preparation (Schedule of Federal Awards and Expenditures for the Single Audit).
• Review procurement documents to ensure budget availability and ties to Indian Housing Plan or deliverables in specific grant.
• 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.
• Continuously improve knowledge, and use of Microix, Kanso, and MIP database systems.
• Use test MIP system to verify accurate postings.
• Ensure proper authorization of accounting transactions.
• Update MIP code settings and distribution codes for new grants and yearly changes.
• Ensure funds, programs, departments, are created according to grant contract.
• 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 information and may…