Accountant I-Purchasing Specialist
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Job Location:
Redding, CA - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***This position is open through January 30 2026.***
The Redding Rancheria is seeking an Accountant I - Purchasing Specialist. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 8:00am-5:30 pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Controller this position performs a variety of accounting support functions for the Redding Rancheria Tribal Government Finance Department. Performs all duties associated with the purchasing cycle and is responsible for ordering and tracking of packages and inventory of assets. Interacts with staff Tribal Members and vendors on a daily basis for the Redding Rancheria and serves as the primary backup to the Accountant I-Accounts Payable Specialist.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 year degree in accounting or a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar accounting positions.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Indian preference.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Perform any of the following accounting tasks: accounts payable purchasing and procurement.
- Date stamps and reviews all purchase orders and attached invoices for completion including appropriate account coding proper signing authority and dollar amount approved for the Redding Rancheria.
- Researches and/or obtains best pricing for products requested on purchase orders
- Works with purchase order requester to ensure appropriate items quantities and shipment terms are met
- Acts as a liaison between approved signers and vendors in settling discrepancies with invoicing payment and/or product received
- Responsible for manages reconciles and processes account and credit card orders for goods and services through phone email and internet order as requested by receipt of approved purchase order
- Matches receiving documents with invoices from vendors and handles all discrepancies prior to forwarding to Accounts Payable for processing
- Maintains credit card checking out process and pre-paid voucher files.
- Reconciles Accounts Payable credit card monthly
- Monitors responds and takes action on communication emailed to and in the Accounts Payable Specialist absence.
- Maintains all contracts and sets up vendor information in MIP with appropriate Tax ID contact information remit address payment/discount terms locality and account coding information. Maintains vendor W-9 file
- Assists in the year end reconciliation and preparation of 1099 forms as requested by the Controller.
- Reviews voucher cover sheet by checking vendor coding amount accounting period 1099 details remit address and payment terms to be sure all information is accurately recorded. Makes corrections as needed
- Maintains general office supply inventory and performs monthly inventory of supplies on hand
- Delivers and picks up Redding Rancheria property from off-site locations as approved by the Assistant Controller the Controller or the Chief Financial Officer.
- Responsible for tracking of vendor contracts and vehicle fleet maintenance.
- Assist with all Departmental needs in reference to filing and scanning documents
- Compile and sort documentation
- Verify and prepare working papers to support the details of business transactions.
- Ensure proper accounting in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
- Perform accurate and timely processing.
- Communicate with others in the department.
- Apply analytical skills and maintain organization.
- Proficiency with various office equipment and applications.
- Support other functions within the department as needed.
- Manage confidential information in a secure discreet and professional manner.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at please fax ) or email ().
All certifications credentials/ licenses education verification /degrees and/or transcripts and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.
Additional Information:
In addition Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability paid holidays vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people the larger Indian community and the Redding region.
E-Verify Statement
Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.
further information please contact Human Resources Dept. at .
Monday through Thursday 8:00am-5:30 pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- EDI
- HR Sourcing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
