Bookkeeper IV

Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $16.21/Regular/Full-Time

Responsible for performing office support work, especially budget management and bookkeeping for all Wildlife Resource Management Program's Grants and Contract accounts. This position requires skills in bookkeeping tasks directly related to the D365 Accounting System. Duties include maintaining financial records, preparing budgets, processing payments through D365 Accounting System. Responsible for the financial accounting and reporting program financial grants and contracts are in compliance.

Relieves the project leader of non-technical tasks, and helps as a confidential secretary. Maintains correspondence and coordination with contracting agencies, governmental offices, sub-contractors and Central Accounting. This person will assist the Program Coordinator and other related staff to plan and organize office workflow for Wildlife Resource Management.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Will provide guidance and assistance to the Wildlife Resource Management administrative and technical staff.
• Maintains financial records of all Wildlife Resource Management's accounts; prepares budget reports and manages program cuff accounts.
• Manages office work flow to meet the needs of the Wildlife Resource Management. Develop a plan of operation for maintenance of contract compliance.
• Ensures that deadlines are met and quality of work is sufficient to meet project needs.
• Makes technical decisions in accordance with policies and practices of the Yakama Nation and Federal contract regulations.
• Develops forms as needed to accurately account for all financial transactions.
• Relieves supervisor of clerical tasks including: budget maintenance, recommending transactions to meet present or anticipated needs, keeping inventory of equipment, purchasing supplies, and preparing payment to vendors on D365 Accounting System on a regular basis.
• Provides confidential secretarial services; responds to personal telephone or written inquires of the general public and government officials.
• Work is often performed independently without the assistance of other office personnel and reviewed occasionally by a supervisor and evaluated on the basis of timely completion, accuracy, and to meet project and program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles, concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal and budget rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Yakama Nation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of grant and contract rules and regulations, reporting in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written form to the general public, tribal members, tribal officials, and professionals outside of Wildlife Resource Management.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions and implement accordingly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public and private officials, and the general public.
• Ability to perform typing and 10-keying at a level of proficiency.
• Ability to apply general guidelines to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
• Skills in operation of equipment associated with the position; computers, calculators, typewriters, copying machines, fax machines.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality. Exhibit above average time and attendance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Two years experience as a bookkeeper III or closely related work experience.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Tribal Driving Permit.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in business, accounting or related field with two years work experience.