Tribal Services Accounting Manager

Overview

This role supports the organization’s growing Consulting practice, serving Tribal government clients with ongoing accounting services and grant management functions. The position involves delivering operational, accounting, and consulting services, preparing client deliverables, and coordinating with clients throughout the audit process.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational, accounting, and consulting services for Tribal governments, including:
  • Monthly closing
  • Grants management
  • Grant reporting
  • Financial reporting to key decision makers
• Prepare polished client deliverables and ensure timely submission
• Develop policies and procedures on key accounting matters
• Collaborate with clients to understand current business practices, identify improvement opportunities, assist in defining new processes, and help update policies and procedures
• Support project start-up activities, including following work plans, adhering to schedules, and attending kickoff meetings
• Coordinate with clients during the audit process, including helping clients prepare for audits
• Contribute to practice growth
• Review your own and team work for accuracy
• Serve as an integral member of the Business Consulting Services team
• Occasionally travel to client locations, firm trainings, or industry conferences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including not for profit and/or governmental experience
• Experience in one or more of the following preferred:
  • Grants management
  • Financial accounting, including account reconciliation
  • Governmental accounting standards implementation
  • Accounts payable processing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven commitment to exceptional client service through 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, including the ability to prioritize while managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently to prioritize work, establish goals, and produce quality deliverables
• Self-directed professional with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions/departments/teams while building trusted relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and one or more government accounting/grant management software systems
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10–15%

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $66,000 to $182,200
• Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business/organizational needs. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Location

Work location status should be discussed with the organization’s talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for the opportunity being explored.