• Keeps accurate records of all financial transactions for each program.
• Prepares budgets and reports for all programs.
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school policies and procedures and its certified and acceptable financial accounting and reporting policies/procedures.
• Plans the annual audit of property and finances for the school.
• Monitors all programs and prepares all financial reports.
• Reconciles bank statements for all accounts and General Ledger.
• Oversees the preparation of W-2s, 1099s and all reporting pertaining to end-of-year taxes.
• Supervises Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll and Accounting Assistant positions as well as an inventory of facilities.
• Develops and monitors internal control, process policies and procedures for the department.
• Provides recommendations for decisions on employee benefits and retirement plans.
• Provides monthly budget reports to directors and school board.
• May be required to travel to conferences, trainings or meetings.
• Duties/assignments may change to meet the needs of the school due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Must be flexible with regards to position requirements.
• Keeps current with technical advances.

Position reports to the Superintendent and interacts with other staff (School Administration) daily. Occasionally, will interact with the principals or staff who have questions about purchasing equipment, materials, payroll, insurance or time and attendance.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
• Five years of experience in Governmental Accounting.
• Experience utilizing MIP Accounting Software program or similar.
• Experience working with demonstrated competency in computer operations, financial accounting, reporting, preparation of financial documents and other relevant technical abilities required.
• Knowledge of BIE funding and requirements.
• Knowledge of Governmental Fund Accounting and OMB Circular A-133.
• Must be computer literate and able to learn finance software quickly.
• Knowledge of the Mescalero Apache people and their culture.
• Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
• Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin or other non-merit factors.
• CPA preferred.