Accounting Interns (2) – LTE (20-25 hours per week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Accounting Interns (2) – LTE (20-25 hours per week)

LOCATION: Red Cliff Administration Office

SALARY: $17.00/hour

SUPERVISOR: Senior Accountant

THIS IS A PART-TIME LIMITED TERM NON-EXEMPT POSITION.   APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON APPLICATION FORM ONLY.  THERE WILL BE NO INTERVIEWS.  

JOB SUMMARY: This position will assist with all duties in the finance department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in annual tribal inventory activities. 
2. Assist with annual financial audit activities as required by 2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart F-Audit Requirements.
3. Assist Procurement department with API entry, canceling purchase orders balances.
4. Assist Accounting department with JV entries as needed.
5. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and events as directed by supervisor
6. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:  None 

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of and sensitivity to Ojibwe culture and traditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED required. 
2. Experience in computerized accounting systems, experience with Sage MIP is a plus.
3. Must possess strong analytical, numerical, reasoning and decision-making abilities.
4. Must be able to work well in a team setting and possess problem and conflict resolution skills.
5. driver’s license preferred, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.  Be eligible to be put on the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy

PERSONNAL CONTACTS: Daily contact with funding agencies, tribal programs, 

customers etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead storage. Weights to be carried are usually less than 25 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally. 

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI   54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.