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NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE
CENTRAL FINANCE

JOB ADVERTISEMENT#4 2012

POSITION: Payroll Assistant DEPARTMENT: Central Finance ACCOUNTABLE TO: Treasurer OPENING DATE: July 13, 2012

SALARY: D.O.E.

CLOSING DATE: July 23, 2012

How To Apply: Submit a completed application, resume', (3) current (within 1 year) letters of recommendations (one must be past/present employer, Tribal certification (if claiming Indian preference, DD214 (if claiming Veteran's preference), copies of credentials or certified copy of transcripts to: Northern Cheyenne Tribe, att: Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 128, Little Wolf Capitol Building, Lame Deer, Mt. 59043

 

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

 

SUMMARY OF WORK: Provides assistance in the processing, reporting, filing and reconciliation of Tribal Payroll for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.

 

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

 

Nature of Work: This position involves duties and responsibilities that include considerable skills in payroll procedures. This position requires accuracy, timeliness, and deals with information requires adherence to standards of confidentiality. This position involves working under stress and meeting deadlines that may occasionally require work outside of normal hours.

 

Personal Contacts: Program Directors, Employees, Administration, Auditors, and Tax Agencies.

 

Supervision Received: Under the general supervision of the Payroll Specialist. Supervision Exercised: None.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

Knowledge: This position requires knowledge of filing and organization systems. Employee must be familiar with applicable state and federal rules and regulations for payroll and personal compensation. It also requires a general knowledge payroll tax regulations, business information systems, internal controls and problem solving techniques.

 

Skills: This position requires speaking and writing skills, as well as time management and trouble shooting skills. Employee must be skilled in Microsoft Windows and its various operations. This position requires skills in accurate data entry, review and reconciliation. Mathematical skills in manually calculating payroll are also required.

 

Abilities: The incumbent must be able to sit for long periods at a time. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be trustworthy, and able to observe confidentiality.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Combination of education plus experience equal to four years in the fields of clerical/secretarial work, business, and payroll.

 

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

 

Evaluation of this position will be base primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Demonstrates proficiency in data entry and numerical calculations.

  •  Reviews and enters payroll time in accordance with coversheets.

  •  Ensures timely process and transfer of Direct Deposit Payroll.

  •  Process payroll deductions.

  •  Pays and reconciles accrued payroll liabilities.

  •  Documents all transactions accordingly.

  •  Maintains payroll files and documents.

  •  Assists payroll specialist with other assigned duties.

  •  Adheres to standards of confidentiality

  •  Deals tactfully and courteously with the public.

  •  Observes work hours

  •  Other related duties as assigned.

  •  Must agree to and sign waiver for pre-employment drug testing.

  •  Indian Preference, with first preference given to qualified enrolled members of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.