What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (TRAVEL SPECIALIST) position at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.?
Job Details
Description
Closing Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM (DST)
Salary Range: $19.06 - $22.88/hour
Experience:
Two (2) years of direct work experience
Education
High School or Equivalency (HSE)
Please email degree or transcripts to philbert.yazzie@fdihb.org
Navajo/Indian Preference
FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
Description
Closing Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM (DST)
Salary Range: $19.06 - $22.88/hour
- APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**
- RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**
- Reviews FDIHB travel requests and expense reports to ensure policy compliance and works closely with internal customers to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintains all travel and supporting documentation in the filing system.
- Receives and responds to telephone and email inquiries from external and internal customers.
- Scans all travel and supporting documentation into the Finance shared folder.
- Work with internal customers to make reservations for lodging, airline travel, and training or conference registration fees when needed.
- Audits all travel documents received for completeness and accuracy.
- Provides superior customer service to all customers.
- Recommends process improvements to supervisor as necessary to promote efficiency.
- Assist FDIHB, Inc. employees with travel amendments and cancellations.
- Notify and distribute travel advances and reimbursements to FDIHB, Inc. employees.
- Send notifications to FDIHB, Inc. employees on past-due expense reports.
- Assist in preparing payroll deduction forms for travel amounts owed.
- Work closely with Accounts Payable Technicians on the status of travel advances and reimbursements.
- Maintain satisfactory Purchase Card (P-Card) holder status to perform job duties.
- Reconcile monthly P-Card statements and submit P-Card packets in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provides travel training to FDIHB, Inc. employees.
- Resolve travel-related disputes with FDIHB, Inc. employees.
- Work with Accountants to resolve issues related to account coding.
- Conduct research and provide documents requested by customers. Assist with the travel process, any issues that may arise, interpretation of the travel policy or any other customer service needs in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provides front desk coverage when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Two (2) years of direct work experience
Education
High School or Equivalency (HSE)
Please email degree or transcripts to philbert.yazzie@fdihb.org
Navajo/Indian Preference
FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
Salary : $19 - $23