Full-Time Staff Accountant – Red Lake

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant – Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Business
REPORTS TO: Controller
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REVISED: Feb 2024
DEADLINE: Open until filled
LOCATION: Red Lake Nation College – Main Campus – Red Lake, MN
JOB STATUS: Full-Time, Must be On-site, In-Person

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The purpose of this position is to effectively coordinate the assigned business office functions for the Red Lake Nation College.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Business Office Specialist reports directly to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Accounts Receivables, Check Printing, and Deposits.
● Prepares, posts, and verifies customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
● Creates invoices according to RLNC practices
● Submits invoices to students and customers.
● Researches and maintains coordination with student accounts.
● Collaborates with Financial Aid to reconcile student accounts on a regular basis.
● Assists Controller in reconciling accounts monthly.
● Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
● Maintains records of employee continuing education.
● Maintain employee review schedules and records.
● Request payments of benefits through the Purchase Order system and enter benefit reconciliations into the accounting system.
● Travel reconciliation coordination.
● Work closely with the Administrative Team on mandatory higher education reporting and updating the policy and procedures manual as needed
● Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
● Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of RLNC.
● Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and demonstrated ability to work with Native communities.
● Knowledge of technology used in educational programs and services.
● Excellent ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
● Ability to work effectively with groups of diverse ages and educational backgrounds.
● Ability to effectively coordinate recruitment events.
● Ability to exhibit leadership in program and budget management and planning.
● Ability to work effectively as a team member of the RLNC.
● Ability to provide outstanding customer service and support to students, RLNC staff members and all community and college stakeholders.
● Be willing to continue your education and training.
● Administrative experience working with students in higher education is highly preferred.
● Must be a professional, positive, supportive, energetic and encouraging person to help motivate students to attend college and stay in school.
● Must be able to develop trust and positive relationships with all students.
● Proficient in Accounting software and Google Suites.
● Ability to work well with others
● Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s Degree required.
● Red Lake Tribal knowledge and history is preferred.
● Accounting experience required.
● Administrative experience working with students in higher education is preferred.
● Must be professional, positive, supportive, energetic, and encouraging to help motivate students to attend college and stay in school.
● Friendly, outgoing personality is required since the position interacts intensely with the public both within and outside of the college.
● Must be able to develop trust and positive relationships with all students.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
● Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
● Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
● Possession of a valid MN driver’s license.
This position follows our Red Lake Tribal Member and Indian Preference Policy.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email an employment application, resume, and unofficial graduate transcripts to Floyd Jourdain, Human Resources, at floyd.jourdain@rlnc.edu. Employment applications can be found at www.rlnc.edu.