Finance Director

POSITION: Finance Director **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant **LOCATION:**Elko, NV 89801 SALARY: Negotiable DOE TO APPLY: By Phone (775) 738-8889 In Person (1745 Silver Eagle Drive, Elko, NV 89801) SUMMARY: Under the daily supervision of the Administrator, the Finance Director operates and maintains centralized financial system using the Fundware Program which includes but is not limited to the following. Account Receivables, Purchase Orders and Encumbrances, Account Payables, Payroll and Personnel, Budget Forecasting and Fixed Assets. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have a clear understanding of Tribal Grants and 638 Contracts requirements for reporting. Must have ability to proficiently operate an electronic typewriter, and functions of a computer. Must have ability to proficiently, accurately operate 10-key calculator, Quick Books Pro 2001 and current financial systems. Basic computer skills required. Must have ability to take directions, be able to work with public, display good manners on the telephone and be able to work without constant supervision. Must be able to effectively supervise staff in the finance department. Must be able to check own work and recognize errors. Must have knowledge of Federal Funding and reporting requirements. Must have a business degree in accounting or at least four years accounting experience. Experience in a fully integrated computer and/or fund accounting system preferred. Applicants must possess a valid Nevada's Driver's License. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Operator must post monthly receipts and all miscellaneous income for proper distribution to customers and general ledger income line items. Purchase Orders and Encumbrances, Operator must enter all invoices once reconciled, mark for payment, produce checks to ensure posting to the proper accounts for the general ledger, secure signatures and distribute in a timely basis. At year end, operator must post all outstanding Purchase Orders to the encumbrances for tracking. Finance Director must enter all current information to the payroll program, produce payroll checks, secure signatures and distribute them on a timely basis. The Finance Director inputs and maintains current and future budget information. Corrects budget when modified. Finance Director inputs data for tracking fixed assets under the control of the Elko Band Council. Finance Director maintains current information on changes of location and newly acquired fixed assets. Must maintain daily balances in all bank accounts and prepare manual checks for transfer of funds to various accounts including clearing accounts. Maintains all personnel, accounts receivables and accounts payables files, including customer files, vendor files and employee files. Performs all other duties as assigned. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: This position is subject to random drug testing and background investigation because of access to sensitive personal data. Unless exempted by the provisions of the ADA, this person will be required to regularly operate Tribal vehicles, constituting additional criteria for random drug testing. THE ELKO BAND COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT BACKGOUND CHECKS ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. EEO: Preference for filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian Applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code, Section 4722 and 473). However, the Elko Band Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with provisions of section 703 (1) of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991.