Jobs at Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Facilitates organizational budgeting, grant financial analysis, budget modeling, compliance reviews, variance analysis, financial reporting, and accounting process improvements. Partners with program managers, directors, and grant managers to assess funding requests, ensure adherence to GAAP and fiscal policies, review financial statements, and recommend budget adjustments. Maintains confidential accounting data and supports regulatory compliance, reporting, and implementation of accounting systems and procedures.

Supervises accounts payable staff and oversees disbursements, electronic payments, vendor records, credit cards, month-end and year-end closings, 1099 processing, tribal member payments, deposits, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls. Ensures expenditures comply with accounting policies and regulations, resolves vendor and payment issues, supports fraud reviews, and maintains accurate accounting systems. The role also trains staff, assists with hiring decisions, and prepares operational reports.

Assists the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, fund accounting, reconciliations, audits, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards. Supervises and develops accounting staff, coordinates with auditors and departments, supports forecasting and grant funding, and protects tribal assets through financial oversight and insurance review.