DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of the position is to ensure that vendor payment requests are processed and payment is made within the appropriate due dates and that accurate supporting documentation is provides to justify the expenditure of funds. This position is located in the Administrative Office of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The Health System provides comprehensive health care services to Native Americans living within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Community Hospital (CNCH) and five (5) ambulatory health centers in Eufaula, Okemah, Okmulgee, Sapulpa and Coweta.  The Health System also maintains eight (8) Field Health operations consisting of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS); Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Contract Health Services (CHS); Community Health Representative (CHR); the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP); the Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs; the Tobacco Prevention (TPP);  and the Diabetes Prevention Programs.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must meet the following requirements:

An Associate Degree in Accounting or related field is preferred. Degreed applicants should have two (2) years related experience. Five (5) years of relevant accounting experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.

EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants who meet the requirements described above will be evaluated to determine the extent to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics, (KSAP's) required of this position. Applicants should address the following KSAP's on a separate attachment to their application.

1.   Knowledge associated with financial analysis and planning, accounting and reporting, cash management, and compliance with auditing standards.

2.   Knowledge of general ledger accounting theory and practice, with the skill and ability to make general ledger entries correctly and accurately.

3.   Ability to collect, evaluate, and organize documents in order to facilitate their movement throughout the system from requisition to payment.

4.   Ability to tactfully reject payment requests which are not properly approved.

5.   Ability to deal with a broad range of people and the different demeanor which these individuals possess and bring into the workplace.

6.   Ability to communicate courteously and effectively to co-workers, relevant departments, agencies and individuals in order to properly conduct day-to-day business.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a current Health System employment application form or resume, (a transfer request form for current employees). The KSAP’s as outlined in the Evaluation Methods section should be addressed, but are not required. All application materials are to be submitted to the attention of the Staffing Coordinator.  For further information call Personnel Services at (918) 756-4333 Ext. 271.   The Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, however, Indian Preference will be applied.