POSITION:                              ACCOUNTING CLERK

*                                               * Full-time, Non-exempt position

LOCATION:                              KBIC Tribal Center

                                                16429 Beartown Road

                                                Baraga, MI 49908

SALARY:                                  Grade 6 (minimum starting wage = $18.40/hour)

SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing general accounting and administrative functions under established policies, procedures, and controls. Records classify and summarize accounting data. Performs accounting duties in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Revenue Accounting, Payroll, or other accounting functions as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree in Accounting

OR Associate's Degree in Business with Accounting Principles I & II* (successful completion of Business Core courses will meet Associate Degree requirement). *Applicants currently enrolled in Accounting Principles II may be eligible for employment contingent on passing the class with at least a "C" average; will not maintain eligibility if the class is dropped or needs to be repeated. 

OR Successful completion of Accounting Principles I & II* AND one (1) year accounting work experience in an accounting office or organization. *Applicants currently enrolled in Accounting Principles II may be eligible for employment contingent on passing the class with at least a "C" average; will not maintain eligibility if the class is dropped or needs to be repeated.

OR High School Diploma and 5 years full-time work experience in accounting, performing the duties and responsibilities listed in the job description. (*list of duties and responsibilities listed below)

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and employees.
• The ability to plan, organize, set, and meet priorities, strict deadlines and the ability to successfully cope with stressful situations and conditions is required.
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess superior spreadsheet skills (Microsoft Excel).
• Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of accounting.

• Must have a working knowledge of business machines (computers, printers, fax,

   copy machines, etc.).

• Must be self-motivated with excellent problem-solving ability.

• Must be able to prepare records in a clear logical manner with attentiveness to detail.
• Must possess sound judgment and be able to apply discretion in confidential matters.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to continuously sit; occasionally stand and walk and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
• Must be able to lift to forty (40) pounds.

• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.

   

INDIAN PREFERENCE:            Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:          Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have bad behavior or

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