Consultant, Accounting Advisory - Tribal

Overview

A leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm with a strong presence across major U.S. regions and global financial centers is seeking a Staff professional to join their Tribal Consulting Services practice. This practice has over 40 years of experience serving tribal clients nationwide, providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to more than 330 unique tribal clients representing over 130 tribes.

The Staff role focuses on delivering a variety of ongoing accounting services and grant management functions to tribal government clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, accounting, and consulting services for Tribal governments, including monthly closing, grants management, grant reporting, and financial reporting
• Prepare and record journal entries
• Develop policies and procedures on key accounting matters
• Perform project startup activities such as following project work plans, adhering to schedules, and attending kickoff meetings
• Review own work for accuracy
• Serve as an integral member of the Business Consulting Services team
• Occasionally travel to client locations, firm trainings, or industry conferences (approximately 10-15%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; emphasis in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience; nonprofit and/or governmental experience preferred
• Preferred experience in one or more of the following: grants management, financial accounting including account reconciliation, governmental accounting standards implementation, and/or accounts payable processing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to exceptional client service across multiple communication methods (email, phone, chat, helpdesk ticket system, etc.)
• Ability to understand problems, think critically, and identify creative solutions
• Effective time management and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/processes under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently to prioritize work, establish goals, and produce quality results
• Self-directed professional with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions, departments, and teams while building trusted relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and one or more government accounting or grant management software systems

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation varies based on skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. The organization offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

• Oklahoma pay range: $62,000 to $95,610
• Seattle, WA pay range: $79,800 to $114,730
• Utah pay range: $62,000 to $95,610

Location

Positions are available in Oklahoma, Seattle (Washington), and Utah. Travel requirements are approximately 10-15% for client visits, trainings, and conferences.