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Accountant – Finance Corporation

Salary
$23.44 - $30.94 DOQ
Job Type
Full-time
Deadline to Apply
November 14, 2026

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Finance Corporation Accountant is responsible for the accounting functions of the Finance Corporation.  This includes reconciling and maintaining the general ledger, loan fund balances, the revolving loan fund, maintaining the cash flow necessary for the day-to-day financial activities of the Finance Corporation and processing of various vouchers for disbursements.  Keep and maintain the financial investments of repossessed properties and calculate depreciation on them as well as on the capital property of the Finance Corporation. 

Will receive training in the operation of all software currently being used in the operation of the Finance Corporation, Loan Base for Loan Servicing, and Encompass for Loan Underwriting and Closings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Do monthly reconciliations of various accounts such as savings account, checking account, Investment incomes and records of investments.
  2. Create monthly journal entries to the financial reports covering all financial activity of the Finance Corporation.
  3. Run monthly financial reports, reconciling, and verifying the balances as well as reporting these quarterly to the Board.
  4. Work with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in producing financial reports as per the State Manual.
  5. Close or cause to be closed property sales of MCTFC REO homes including the ordering of purchase agreements, preparing deeds, and closing documents.
  6. Retain accounting of the REO property and depreciation and make sure that expenses are paid and posted to the property account.  Capitalize all improvements and adjust the investment numbers accordingly.
  7. Responsible to prepare and send out paid off loan satisfactions and maintain an inventory of documents necessary for these.
  8. Keep and maintain loan fund balance and request additional amounts from Board on a quarterly basis.
  9. Reconcile investment account and maintain sufficient cash balances for loan expenditures as well as escrow and building account fund.
  10. Prepare weekly admin vouchers for property expenditures including vendor numbers and voucher numbers. 
  11. Be able to select and run weekly checks, when necessary, including transferring funds to the checking account.
  12. Become knowledgeable on the qualifications and evaluation of loan files, both home loan and business loan files.  Become knowledgeable enough to become a Loan Committee member.
  13. Learn other accounting functions initiated or requested by the Finance Corporation auditors such as loan loss allowances.
  14. Ability to provide data for administrative plans or functions and assist Director in preparing the same. 
  15. Attend Board Meetings and give reports as necessary.  Have ability to take and record meeting minutes if necessary.
  16. Provide progress and financial reports to the Finance Director of completed activities and events currently under way.
  17. Other duties as assigned by Director.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Minimum requirement of an AA degree in accounting.
  2. Ability to generate journal entries and read financial reports and balance sheets.
  3. Good organizational skills.
  4. Ability to hold client confidentiality of all phases of the loan process.
  5. Ability to relate to all types of people in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
  6. Interviewing, counseling, and negotiating skills to effectively communicate with clients, Tribal Government leadership and staff, homeowners, contractors, appraisers, vendors, and other business professionals.
  7. Knowledge and understanding of the Truth in Lending Laws.
  1. Must have good computer skills and ability to use communication software such as email, word, excel, and power point.
  2. Good written communication skills.
  3. Must have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and the use of a privately owned vehicle for business purposes.

Send Resume and list of three Professional References To:

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Attn: Joel Smith, Director of Administration, PO box 217, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633 or at jsmith@mnchippewatribe.org

To download an application, visit our website at www.mnchippewatribe.org

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