Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Accounting Specialist
Closing Date: 07/23/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-582
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Cultural Resources Management Program
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 192 S. Skill Center Road
Area of Interest: Accounting
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $20.25-$31.
05/Hour
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Accounting Specialist performs technical accounting duties of moderate dif?culty to support the
departments maintenance of accounting records or ?nancial transactions. The incumbent performs a variety of
non-professional accounting duties that are relatively complex and demanding; independently performs a ?lll
range of accounting practices that are well de?ned, standardized and detailed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare invoices for department expenditures on various projects for services provided.Prepare and track the department budgets.Responsible for monitoring monthly personnel allocation reports to reconcile personnel cost changes (salary
and fringe bene?ts).Maintain, update and reconcile records of ?nances, invoices and expenditures related to department projects
to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of entries.Prepare reports from electronic spreadsheets and databases by gathering and compiling data on various
accounts.Assist with the processing and tracking of departmental purchasing and vendor invoices to ensure accurate
and timely payment.Maintain an effective ?nancial recordkeeping and ?ling system on department accounts.Provide administrative support to department management as necessary or performs related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of govemmental accounting principles and theory, business practices and their application of a
variety of accounting transactions.Knowledge and skill in the operation of computers and various software program to include Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and principles.Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.Considerable ability to develop spreadsheets utilizing Excel or other spreadsheet software.Ability to analyze, identify and correct procedural problems.Ability to prepare a variety of ?nancial reports.Ability to develop a system that can be easily reconciled.Ability to conduct independent research, to analyze system and make changes appropriately.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials,
and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration or
a closely related ?eld; and a minimum of three (3) years experience in contracts/govemmental accounting
or closely related ?nancial activity; Or
0 High School diploma or GED and ?ve (5) years experience in contracts/govemmental accounting or
closely related ?nancial activity.Bachelors degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Required to a pass background check0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the applicationNon-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 07/23/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-582
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Cultural Resources Management Program
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 192 S. Skill Center Road
Area of Interest: Accounting
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $20.25-$31.
05/Hour
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Accounting Specialist performs technical accounting duties of moderate dif?culty to support the
departments maintenance of accounting records or ?nancial transactions. The incumbent performs a variety of
non-professional accounting duties that are relatively complex and demanding; independently performs a ?lll
range of accounting practices that are well de?ned, standardized and detailed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare invoices for department expenditures on various projects for services provided.Prepare and track the department budgets.Responsible for monitoring monthly personnel allocation reports to reconcile personnel cost changes (salary
and fringe bene?ts).Maintain, update and reconcile records of ?nances, invoices and expenditures related to department projects
to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of entries.Prepare reports from electronic spreadsheets and databases by gathering and compiling data on various
accounts.Assist with the processing and tracking of departmental purchasing and vendor invoices to ensure accurate
and timely payment.Maintain an effective ?nancial recordkeeping and ?ling system on department accounts.Provide administrative support to department management as necessary or performs related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of govemmental accounting principles and theory, business practices and their application of a
variety of accounting transactions.Knowledge and skill in the operation of computers and various software program to include Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and principles.Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.Considerable ability to develop spreadsheets utilizing Excel or other spreadsheet software.Ability to analyze, identify and correct procedural problems.Ability to prepare a variety of ?nancial reports.Ability to develop a system that can be easily reconciled.Ability to conduct independent research, to analyze system and make changes appropriately.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials,
and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration or
a closely related ?eld; and a minimum of three (3) years experience in contracts/govemmental accounting
or closely related ?nancial activity; Or
0 High School diploma or GED and ?ve (5) years experience in contracts/govemmental accounting or
closely related ?nancial activity.Bachelors degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Required to a pass background check0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the applicationNon-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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