Fiscal Clerk

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Finance Director, this position is responsible for internal administrative clerical activities necessary for the day-to-day operations of the Fiscal Department. This position will perform general office support duties such as preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents; processing transactions; maintaining office files; preparing purchase orders and locating and compiling data from files.1. Receipts incoming cash and/or checks and researches accounting codes when necessary.
2. Creates and issues purchase orders.
3. Check department budgets prior to check requests to ensure appropriate funds are available.
4. Breaks down AP checks, makes copies of signed checks, mails with vendor information, and files AP documents electronically.
5. Break down PR checks, stuff envelopes, and prepare for department pickup of payroll checks.
6. Retrieves files and correspondence upon request.
7. Sets up and maintains files for vendors, correspondence, forms, reports, and other materials, and retrieves them upon request.
8. Answers telephones, convey messages, provides information as required, or refers to appropriate staff.
9. Responsible for receiving, stamping, and distributing all incoming mail.
10. Responsible for logging outgoing mail, posting, and taking mail to post office when necessary.
11. Photocopies documents and is responsible for financial statement copying and distribution.
12. Type correspondence, forms, reports, and other material from rough drafts. Also, enters information into computer to prepare correspondence, reports, statements, or other documents. Proofreads records or forms.
13. Responsible contact for all fiscal office equipment, responsible for setting up repair/replacement and coordinating with vendors for all equipment supplies.
14. Responsible for electronic filing and retrieving fiscal documents.
15. Responsible for ordering office supplies as needed.
16. Must always maintain confidentiality.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.1. G3: Highschool diploma or GED with one year of job specified experience.
2. G4: Highschool diploma or GED with two years of job specified experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and proficient in Excel.
2. Must pass a typing test with at least 40 words per minute.
3. Knowledge of correct spelling and grammar.
4. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
5. Preferred experience operating a ten key adding machine.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public, using tact and discretion.
7. Preferred experience with computerized accounting software.
8. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.