Accounting Clerk

Position Summary:

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial support tasks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Tribe's financial records. This position plays a key role in supporting the Finance Department by completing timely reconciliations, maintaining organized documentation, and processing daily and periodic transactions. The Accounting Clerk works in a fully electronic environment and is expected to uphold strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are considered essential for this job classification: 1. Perform credit card and cash account reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. 2. Review, verify, and match supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls. 3. Prepare, compile, and deliver financial reports as requested by supervisors or management. 4. Maintain thorough and accurate records of business transactions; enter data from daily work logs into the general ledger system. 5. Navigate online platforms to log in, download, organize, and save documents and reports; maintain well‑structured electronic files. 6. Support digital workflows—this position operates in a paperless environment. 7. Assist senior accounting personnel with departmental tasks and projects requiring accounting support. 8. Perform additional accounting duties as needed to support the Finance Department.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel, for reporting, data entry, and analysis. 2. General computer literacy and the ability to learn new software programs. 3. Comfort working in fully electronic systems and online document management platforms.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 3. Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all tasks. 4. Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented, confidential environment. 5. Effective communication skills and adaptability to evolving processes. 6. Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliation practices, and internal controls. 7. Ability to act responsibly and ethically when handling sensitive financial information. 8. Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with coworkers, vendors, and community members. 9. Willingness and ability to comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and Tribal financial regulations, as well as internal policies. Preferred Qualifications Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred. Indian Preference Policy In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 472), preference in filling this vacancy will be given to qualified Indian candidates who submit proof of eligibility for Indian Preference. Verification must be provided with the application in the form of a BIA Form 5‑4432 or a Tribal ID card. For the purpose of this policy, "Indian/Native American" is defined as an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. Notice of Drug‑Free Workplace Requirements The La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1998, 45 CFR, Subpart F. All candidates must be able to pass a drug screening and maintain a drug‑free and professional work environment.

Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person