GL Accountant

Job Title:        GL Accountant                                 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department:  Accounting                                      Pay Grade/Step: 21 / A

Supervisor:    Chief Financial Officer

 

General Description

 

The purpose of the position is to perform accounting functions for the Yakama Nation Housing Authority with an emphasis in General Ledger, Tax Credits, Grants/Contracts and Special projects Accounting. The position is responsible for monitoring accounts in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position is under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.

 

Responsibilities require employee to follow:

• YNHA programs listed “Common Duties,” listed below.
• Department programs listed “Essential Tasks,” listed below.

 

Common Duties:

• Read and comply with all appropriate standards & Accounting policies, Procurement Policy, and YNHA policy and procedures, Personnel Policy Manual, Company Vehicle Policy, Financial Administration Policy and Procedures, Internal Department and Program guidelines, etc.
• Work cooperatively with all YNHA employees or those associated with the Tribe.
• Travel to and from other offices locations.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality standards.

 

Essential Tasks

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

• Provides courteous professional services and is cordial to internal and external customers and/or vendors; conduct oneself in a professional and businesslike manner to reflect the Yakama Nation Housing Authorities high standard of excellence; use of proper interpersonal skills when dealing with customers and employees.
• Reconciles Tax Credit General Ledger accounts for accuracy and maintains subsidy ledgers    supporting general ledger accounts; research discrepancies and ensures correction are completed, collects information and causes for incorrect balances submits recommendations for procedures to avoid future errors.
• Reconciliations include but are not limited to Cash, due to due from, balance sheet accounts, retained earnings.
• Prepare budget to actual reports to analyze and identify over budget items, ensure accurate coding.
• Review contract files to ensure payments are recorded. Ensure the following are in the contract file: insurance, licenses, payments are recorded, inspections/authorizations, change orders are properly documented, and closed contracts are listed or identified.
• Assists in planning, review, and preparation of monthly and annual Tax Credit budgets and/or budget projections.
• Maintain standardized documentation files for reconciliations (paper or electronic).
• Prepare and process all journal entries.
• Lead and prepare for the Tax Credit audit.
• Submit quarterly financial reports in a timely manner to the investor.
• Implement finance policy, record transactions according to GAAP, and GASB standards.
• Completes necessary functions for absent employees.
• Assist with SF425’s and A-19s, 1099’s,
• Create and add vendors to Microix following internal procedures.
• Develops and implements spreadsheets or databases reports to support accounting in all aspects including but not limited to the annual Single audit, special projects and tax Credit Audit. 
• Ensure accounting transactions are coded for easy SEFA preparation (Schedule of Federal Awards and Expenditures for the Single Audit).
• Review procurement documents to ensure budget availability and ties to Indian Housing Plan or deliverables in specific grant.
• Assists with insurance reporting of the YNHA as required.
• Must have a positive work history; responsible for maintaining a consistent and regular attendance record; must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Be willing to attend training to improve technical and professional skills.
• Continuously improve knowledge, and use of Microix, Kanso, and MIP data base systems.
• Use test MIP system to verify accurate postings.
• Ensure proper authorization of accounting transactions.
• Update MIP code settings and distribution codes for new grants and yearly changes.
• Ensure funds, programs, departments, are created according to grant contract.

• Be willing to Train or Cross Train with coworkers for team wide efficiency and growth.

 

 

Involvement With Data, People and Things

 

Data Involvement: Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or in formation and may prescribe act ion based on such data or information.

People Involvement: Requires working with others on a variety of tasks, following directive, maintaining harmonious relations and promote efficiency.

Involvement with Things: Requires handling or using complex equipment that requires extended training and experience such as the application of custom or commercial financial accounting or other complex software or systems.

General Requirements

 

Reasoning Requirements: Requires performing skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving.

 

Mathematical Requirements: Requires mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions or measurements; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities and/or statistics applying such functions as frequency, distribution, reliability, validity, and correction techniques.

Language Requirements: Must have a strong command of English language both written and verbal. Requires reading technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems such as office equipment operating instructions or methods and procedures for investigations into accounting discrepancies; composing routine or specialized reports, forms, or business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using proper grammar and word form.

Mental Requirements: Requires professional level of work using the application of accounting methods in the solution of accounting problems; advanced understanding of operating policies, procedures, and the ability to apply these to complex problems. Continuous close attention to detail for accurate results with frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

Physical and Dexterity Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the times, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis; skill and adeptness and speed in the sue of fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office machines.

Environment Hazards: The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.

 Sensory Requirements: The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

Judgments and Decisions: Requires the development of procedures and constant decisions affecting co-workers and customers; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules but with frequent variations from the routine.

 

Vocational Educational and Experience Preparation

 Vocational/Educational: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or Business Finance education preferred. Training and prior work experience that would provide the equivalent knowledge and experience base to successfully perform the tasks associated with this job. CPA credential preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires valid driver’s license with insurable record.

Experience Requirements: Requires three (3) years’ experience in general ledger accounting, with concentration on balance sheet account reconciliation, fixed assets, income statement analysis, financial analysis, and spreadsheet creation.  Must be computer-literate, with proficiency in using a personal computer to develop, analyze and report on financial data, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and WordPerfect, QuickBooks, MIP, and ADP payroll software. Accounting records management systems experience preferred.

 

Drug Free Workplace

The Yakama Nation Housing Authority has a Drug Free Workplace Policy”.  All employees are subject to pre-employment, random drug tests and to tests when the use of alcohol or drugs in the workplace is suspected.

 

Indian Preference Policy

In accordance with Section 101(k) of NAHASDA, Yakama Nation Housing Authority applies Yakama Tribal preference in employment, as established by Resolution GC-05-2012 of the Yakama Nation General Council.

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Posted on June 24, 2026

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