Accountant

Position ID: 152573

Req ID: OOC02890893

Accountant Requisition ID: OOC02890893

Salary: $55,979.28

Accountant payrate: $55,979.28

Hourly Rate: $26.81

Accountant Closing date: 05/01/2026

Work Days: Monday - Friday

Accountant work days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 40 HRS/Week

Accountant work hours: 40 HRS/Week

Employment Type: REGULAR FULL TIME

Accountant employment type: REGULAR FULL TIME

Sensitive: Yes

Accountant sensitive: Yes

Date Open: 04/17/2026

Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Accountant date opening: 04/17/2026

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervisor, performs routine accounting, processing of Navajo Nation funds according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); performs related work as assigned and applicable accounting procedures, mathematical accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives. Performs a wide range of detailed complex accounting functions pertaining to assigned fund area, accounts, or department, ensures control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements. Monitors compliance with GAAP and Navajo Nation regulations and uses independent judgement in a variety of daily and non-routine decisions affecting assigned functions: review statements of accounting information and other reports provided by the Navajo Nation general ledger accounting system. Uses sound statistical methods to forecast accuracy, need to produce tangible, positive impact in the works area. Need to work on encourage administrative efficiency and effectiveness. Provide excellent customer services to all NN employees, vendors, NN department/programs, Wells Fargo Personnel, and the public. Record and manage ACH reports-Wells Fargo CEO Portal Wellsnet reports daily. Daily Cash monitoring and Investment activity, buying and selling into the Navajo Nation Money Market Accounts. Prepare journal entries, maintain collect ledgers, detail cost accounting information, reconcile analyze ledgers. Monitor JDE Bank Accounts, AR Module Poweruser, provide training for new employees, ensure AR Module integrity reports and correct discrepancies, initiate new test scripts, and customize AR Module for FMIS upgrade. Communication skills: Communicate it the key within Cashier’s Section and colleagues. Share important new information. Knowledge of Accounting Technician job duties and responsibilities, reviewing, approving, and posting Cashier’s daily entries.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Understand and experience in the accounting profession. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Knowledge of public relations/customer service principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and applications including general software. Knowledge of bank treasury reporting/Investment sell & buy into money market. Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing governmental practices. Skill in communicating technical concepts, both orally and in writing. Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Skill in utilizing techniques when responding to request inquires to complaints Skill in the use of personal computers. Skill in multitasking and meeting deadlines in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field; and one (1) year of accounting experience.

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