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Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Staff Accountant (transitions to Senior Staff Accountant) in Harbor Springs, Michigan
Job Title: Staff Accountant (NOTE: transitions to Senior Staff Accountant per pre-determined agreement and schedule upon hiring)
*Salary Range: *$64,124.00 -- $104,201.50 Annually
Opens: April 02, 2026
Closes: April 30, 2026
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, monitors daily financial activities of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Government operations using the highest standards of accounting principles. Assists program managers with understanding financial information. Verifies funds availability and approves invoices for payment. Prepares general journal and budget entries. Prepares financial and statistical reports. Performs cost recovery allocations. When assigned, directs the accounting activities of the support staff within the accounting department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees daily accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; audits and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy and compliance with tribal, local, state, and federal requirements; and interprets and applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Maintains key unrestricted and restricted fund ledgers and provides specialized accounting for the maintenance, control, and reporting of revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, equities, and payroll for specifically assigned programs. Monitors departmental budgets and any related grant budgets. Informs management of conditions and status of adherence to laws and regulations.
Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special complex reports and analyses for management and funding agencies; makes recommendations for asset utilization and expenditure control.
Monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs and cost reimbursement billings; oversees major liability accounts for the tribal government.
Analyze purchase requests for allowable spending, proper classification and availability of funds. Journal entry input and payable corrections when necessary.
Continual review of income statement, trial balance, and general ledger for appropriate classification.
Develops complex accounting and database applications.
Prepares monthly reconciliations for cost pools, assets, including bank accounts and accounts receivable, and other accounts as necessary.
Keeps abreast of tribal government policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
Interacts with governmental auditors and assists independent auditors with interim and year-end audits, as appropriate. Prepares schedules and reconciliations necessary to assist with the annual audit.
Prepares accurate financial reports for program managers in a timely fashion and assists with budget requests and budget modification requests.
Participates in the annual Executive budget process. Maintaining and updating department spreadsheets as necessary.
Responsible for overseeing the work product of individuals within the Accounting Department as it relates to financial data entry, tracking, and organization of backup documentation.
Trains department and program managers in the use of the accounting software.
Trains department and program managers on requirements of the 2 CFR 200.
Works with department and program managers to assure understanding and compliance with LTBB policies and grant requirements.
Helps train accounting technical staff, as needed.
Maintains detailed fixed asset records.
Assists the CFO with internal program audi