Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Department: Finance

Program: Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Exempt

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Financial Analyst, under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, monitors and maintains approved program budgets, Analyzed and communicates variances to program managers and directors and provides other general budget support. This position is also responsible for grant financial reporting, financial applications maintenance, bank statements reconciliation, and audit support.

Essential Functions

• Set up and maintain program budgets in the accounting system
• Perform budget vs. actual expense variance analysis
• Create and maintain online financial information dashboards for non-accounting users
• Prepare financial reports for granting agencies
• Assist with grant close-outs and tracking of grant encumbrances
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and financial data inputs for new grant applications
• Liaise with software vendors to enhance the utilization, integration, and functionality of systems used by the finance department
• Assist with resolving technical issues with financial software applications
• Prepare monthly bank statement reconciliations
• Assist with preparing supporting work papers for financial, compliance, and insurance policy audits Protect operations by keeping information and planning confidential, only distributing to relevant parties
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, scanner, 10 key, and other office equipment

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration , or related field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a staff accountant, auditor, financial analyst, or a similar role

Preferred

• Concentration in accounting preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
• Must work well in an environment that promotes job sharing, training, and team building
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and work under the pressure of deadlines
• Attention to detail required
• Ability to adapt well to change
• Proven organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.