Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801
General Description
This position is responsible for the budget process to include development, evaluation and maintenance to ensure accountability and conformity. Responsible for reviewing budget modifications and ensuring they are allowable within the regulations and policies. Must maintain all budgets of all departments and funding entities to include: indirect cost, general fund, IHS, BIA and grants. This position reports to the Budget Officer and is required to work independently.
Responsibilities
Prepares deposits for cash and checks receipted in Finance
Take deposits to bank daily
Corresponds with departments orally and in writing relating to budget issues
Prepares and distributes monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports
Responsible for the annual budget process
Analyzes department budgeting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure control
Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs, processes, and seek new ways to improve efficiency
Consults with Managers/Directors to ensure that budget modifications are made in accordance with policies and regulations
Receives and enters budget modifications
Analyzes and prepares journal entries
Analyze and prepare cash receipt entries for Insure OK and credit card deposits
Prepares and processes voids checks and prepares credit memos
Liquidates encumbrances, if needed
Back up for downloading and preparing monthly bank statements for all accounts for bank reconciliations
Reconciles monthly bank statements for payroll accounts
Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts
Participates in surprise audits
Creates benefit payment vouchers timely and accurately
Coordinates fringe benefit deductions and additions to Payroll Specialist
Helps with projects as requested by Finance Department personnel
Back up to Administrative Assistant
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Budget Officer
Education and Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
Two years experience with Tribal or Governmental Accounting preferred.
Understanding of grants/contracts and prior budgeting experience preferred.
In depth knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace