GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare, analyzes, and evaluate financial records, implement internal accounts receivable and payable procedures to obtain Trustee approval in issuing payment via checks, ACH, or debit cards entailing prior coordination with the Trust CPA Accountant to ensure availability of funds and proper checks and balances. Classifies, computes, and records numerical financial records and conducts routine calculations to verify expenditures, evaluate cost trends, and ensure accurate cost accounting of expenses of multiple accounts; Requires strong computer skills and a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles. Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks or other similar small business accounting software.

The Budget & Finance Support Specialist will be responsible for providing budgeting and financial support to the Trustee and Trust CPA Accountant.

Financial Reports: Assists in the preparation of the budget and financial reports with collections of unaudited financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in coordination with the Trust’s CPA Accountant.  Analyzes and evaluates the budget and financial reports and prepares summaries both in writing and visually using spreadsheets and presentation software tools.

Budgets:  Prepares draft budget proposals with proposed costs including Trust administrative costs, Agency oversight costs, and professional fees related to the Trustee, and consultants and contractors.

Accounts Payable: Processes payment of incoming bills and invoices, verifies the availability of funds in consultation with the Trust CPA Accountant for payment of Trust Administrative and Consultant/Contractor expenses including payment of internal reimbursement expenses. Ensure timely payment schedules and monitors funds availability and implement cost and payment controls and checks and balances.

Financial Records Management: Manages business confidential and Trust public financial records in conformance to the Expanded Trust Agreement and records management requirements of the Trust. Ensures properly labeling and filing of Trust financial records for final deposition in a public repository.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting practices for government (fund and cost accounting

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications in a computerized system

• Knowledge of procedures, methods, and forms associated with accounting practices and systems

• Proficient skills in using personal computers and MS OFFICE Software including MS Office, MS EXCEL (spreadsheeting), MS PowerPoint, and MS Access to fulfill job requirements

• Skill in responding and completing work tasks in an accurate, thorough, and expeditious manner

• Skill in generating analytical financial reports related to budgets, cash flow, investments, expenditures, forecasts, and specific cost accounting balances

• Skill following verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial records and documents; ability to prepare routine and analytic based financial reports and correspondence

• Ability to define problems in data variables, collect information to establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

• Ability to maintain a consistent, regular attendance record

qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree is required, more education and experience are preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.

• Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.

• High level of accuracy and efficiency.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills.

• Advanced Computer literacy and strong typing and presentation skills, experience with MS Office software, spreadsheets and recordkeeping software is required.

• Attention to detail.

• Compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations as applicable.

Salary & Benefits: This position is part-time, contractual; and compensated at an Hourly Rate to be negotiated in a written agreement. Alternative work arrangements are available with limited benefits.

TERM: 1 year with renewal options based on performance and funds availability.

POSITION WORKSITE: Navajo, New Mexico.

TO APPLY:

Send a letter of interest and resume to trustee2@navajoaumtrust2.org by the due date as advertised.