The Enterprise Senior Accountant will team with the Enterprise Managers and finance staff at all levels in performing, reviewing, and/or authorizing general ledger, inventory reports and analysis, payroll back-up, accounts receivable and payable functions for all enterprise activities.

Why work for Samish?

The Samish Indian Nation provides a very competitive compensation package, which includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, optional supplemental coverage plans, a 401(k) Plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and approximately 16 paid holidays. Best of all, we offer a great environment with passionate and caring staff!

Benefits Summary

• Health insurance including medical, dental & vision
• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Annual & Sick Leave
  
• Paid holidays (up to 16+ days per year)
• Paid jury, bereavement & cultural leave
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Wage increases at 6 months, 1 year and annually (based on performance evaluation and available funds)

1. Drives the month-end closing process, including Journal Entries and general ledger analysis.
2. Prepares monthly account reconciliations, including Point of Service transactions/POS, credit card, bank reconciliations, Due to/From Samcor/Samish
3. Works with enterprise site managers to understand inventory transactions, maintain month end and year-end inventory reports as relates to the general ledger.
4. Acts as finance lead for annual physical inventory and monthly cycle counts; work with site managers responsible for these processes to assure timely and accurate financial reporting implications.
5. Assists with requests from external auditors for enterprise audits.
6. Provides oversight, support, and backup for accounts payable processing, including recording of ACH transactions.
7. Provides oversight, support, and backup for revenues recording.
8. Provides support and backup for payroll processing.
9. Prepares assigned information reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
10. Analyzes budgets and informs relevant enterprise management when budget modifications are needed.
11. Processes budget modifications and communicates to stakeholders when they are complete.
12. Ensures purchase orders, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies are resolved, and that documentation is complete.
13. Retains general proficiency of all day-to-day activities of the finance department.
14. Develops extensive knowledge in the enterprises’ accounting policies and procedures.
15. Assists with the maintenance of compliance requirements as required in Tribal code and internal controls as required by enterprise policy and generally accepted accounting principles.
16. Works closely with the enterprise managers and Finance Executive Director regarding Enterprise budget to actual comparisons
17. Works cooperatively with Samish Council, Samcor Board, tribal and enterprise employees
18. Performs other duties as assigned.
    

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

1. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
2. Must have three or more years of accounting experience in a general business environment.
3. Must have experience in inventory cycle counts and analysis.
4. Most possess a strong understanding of GAAP and the accounting cycle.
5. Experience with accounting software is required, preferably Abila MIP Fund Accounting, or convenience store and gas station software such as SSCS, or reservation software.
6. Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn new accounting software.
7. Must possess proven analytical/conceptual skills required to identify issues and recommend and implement solutions.
8. Must have capacity for accurate data entry, reconciliation, and file management with related experience.
9. Must possess the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
10. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
11. Must be able to lift/carry up to 20lbs

**Obtaining full COVID-19 vaccination no later than 60 days from the hire date will be a condition of employment for all Samish employees**

Applicants must be a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to Washington State.

Physical Demands: Extended periods of sitting (60% of time); occasional bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, carrying, and pushing (20% of time); and occasional standing and walking (20% of time). Occasionally lifts/carries up to 20lbs. Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to use office equipment with frequent repetitive motion such as writing, typing, paperwork-handling, and phone use. Must possess the ability to view print on a computer screen and/or paper document; the ability to speak and hear exchanging information with end users by telephone Mental/Visual Demands: Frequent mental and/or visual attention to task is required. Occasionally work requires heavy concentration. Frequent interruptions. Tasks involve eye-hand coordination. Working Environment: Work environment is mainly indoors with heat and some air conditioning. Must sit or stand at desk for the majority of shift. Occasionally work alone without the benefit of supervisor or co-worker. Unavoidable hazards/risks: Work requires minimal risks which require safety precautions (using some cleaning chemicals for light cleaning). Protective clothing or equipment may be required (goggles, gloves, masks, boots, etc.)

Samish Indian Nation and Samcor LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers and actively encourage applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or ancestry. Samish preference and Indian preference will be applied to the selection for this position as defined in Title 25, US Code Section 473.

CONFIDENTIALITY:  This position develops, maintains, and is responsible for safeguarding the computer/electronic and hardcopy file folders containing sensitive and proprietary information about the Tribe and its members. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of all work and files pertaining to enrollment, clients, survey results, and all other material that may identify individuals by name (either directly or by reference), as set forth by the Tribal Council in the Personnel Manual. Any violation in this matter may result in immediate termination of employment.

Please state your eligibility for Indian preference in your cover letter. Indian preference must be documented prior to interview or hiring. BIA Form 4432 or tribal enrollment ID may be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.

All persons who are offered employment with the Samish Indian Nation must give permission for a thorough background check of previous work performance, motor vehicle history, credit history and criminal history, as well as a pre-employment drug screen.