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Finance Specialist
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PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of Tribes’ agricultural resources. Since our founding, the IAC has been guided by our member Tribes, and we have worked diligently to advance Tribes’ agricultural priorities on the more than 56 million acres of land in the United States that are under Tribal jurisdiction. In addition to elevating Indian Country’s agricultural priorities among policymakers, IAC also provides on-the-ground technical assistance, domestic and international marketing support, natural resource management, small agribusiness development, youth programming, and more to Tribes and individual producers across the United States and within Indian Country. The Finance Specialist will support the work of IAC by assisting in financial tracking, the allocation of costs and ensuring that financial reporting is accurate. This role will report directly to the Finance Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assisting Finance Director with general Financial Operations:
? Reconcile financial statements and verifying data.
? Research discrepancies in financial records.
? Respond to requests for the Year-end audit.
? Review financial data to discover discrepancies.
? Perform Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
? Process bills for payment.
? Perform other related duties as assigned.
Computer Competencies:
? Familiarity with financial software.
? Proficiency with digital spreadsheets, Google Suite and database platforms.
? Ability to research, analyze and manipulate data with various computer programs.
Communication skills:
? Strong customer service skills.
? Ability to explain technical information to those less familiar with financial data.
? Ability to perform written tasks such as filing financial documents and creating reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience working in Finance and a willingness to work as part of a team of professionals on issues supporting Native agriculture food producers.
? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
? Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
? Extremely proficient with Accounting software, (experience with MIP a plus), proficiency in Google Suite and similar software (Excel) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
? A working knowledge of federal regulations and audit requirements is preferred.
? Ability to function well and collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of Tribes’ agricultural resources. Since our founding, the IAC has been guided by our member Tribes, and we have worked diligently to advance Tribes’ agricultural priorities on the more than 56 million acres of land in the United States that are under Tribal jurisdiction. In addition to elevating Indian Country’s agricultural priorities among policymakers, IAC also provides on-the-ground technical assistance, domestic and international marketing support, natural resource management, small agribusiness development, youth programming, and more to Tribes and individual producers across the United States and within Indian Country. The Finance Specialist will support the work of IAC by assisting in financial tracking, the allocation of costs and ensuring that financial reporting is accurate. This role will report directly to the Finance Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assisting Finance Director with general Financial Operations:
? Reconcile financial statements and verifying data.
? Research discrepancies in financial records.
? Respond to requests for the Year-end audit.
? Review financial data to discover discrepancies.
? Perform Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
? Process bills for payment.
? Perform other related duties as assigned.
Computer Competencies:
? Familiarity with financial software.
? Proficiency with digital spreadsheets, Google Suite and database platforms.
? Ability to research, analyze and manipulate data with various computer programs.
Communication skills:
? Strong customer service skills.
? Ability to explain technical information to those less familiar with financial data.
? Ability to perform written tasks such as filing financial documents and creating reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience working in Finance and a willingness to work as part of a team of professionals on issues supporting Native agriculture food producers.
? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
? Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
? Extremely proficient with Accounting software, (experience with MIP a plus), proficiency in Google Suite and similar software (Excel) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
? A working knowledge of federal regulations and audit requirements is preferred.
? Ability to function well and collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Location:
? Primary location: Work from home office/remote or similar environment.
? Secondary locations: Light travel is required for internal and external meetings. Examples include the IAC Annual Conference or in-person team meetings at various times during the year.
? Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position, working at a desk, 50% of the time.
? Primary location: Work from home office/remote or similar environment.
? Secondary locations: Light travel is required for internal and external meetings. Examples include the IAC Annual Conference or in-person team meetings at various times during the year.
? Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position, working at a desk, 50% of the time.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Intertribal Agriculture Council has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Intertribal Agriculture Council may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Consistent with its obligations under the law (including the American Disabilities Act), the Intertribal Agriculture Council will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Intertribal Agriculture Council is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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