Job Details

Accounting Assistant

An Accounting Assistant position is available due to a retirement. The role starts as part-time, requiring 20 hours per week with flexible days, from January to March. It transitions to a full-time position with hours from 8 AM to 5 PM starting in April. The position involves handling accounts payable and receivable, processing 50100 purchase orders and 200250 checks per month, managing ongoing deposits, general ledger postings, report generation for audits, and assisting with financial statements and various reconciliations. This role requires a candidate who is independent and trustworthy as the manager works remotely for most of the month. The position is on-site in Gardnerville and necessitates a commitment to daily commutes in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing purchase orders and checks monthly.
• Handle ongoing deposits and general ledger postings.
• Generate reports for audits and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Perform various reconciliations, including bank and housing database reconciliations.
• Support the office with additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Basic knowledge of debits, credits, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for daily tasks.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Flexibility and adaptability to non-standard processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Entry-level profile preferred, adaptable to unique tribal entity processes.
• Punctual, willing to learn, and able to work well with a small office team.
• Experience in tribal housing or public sector accounting is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site in Gardnerville and part of a small team with an entire office of 15 people. The role requires a commitment to commuting daily in all weather conditions. The initial part-time schedule allows for training and a smooth transition to full-time employment, offering an opportunity to learn unique processes in a supportive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardnerville, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gardnerville, NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.