Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Specialist II

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist II

Department:
Finance

Reports to (title):
Director of Finance

Hours/week: 40

Job Location:

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Type of Position:
Full-Time

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Effective Date: 01/2026

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:

Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government.

Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.

Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.

Comply with Lumbee Tribe’s policies and procedures.

Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.

The Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist II will be responsible for data entry, accuracy of support documents, functions as well as other assigned duties and responsibilities to the Finance Department.

• Sort and distribute incoming mail to the department.
• Responsible for set up of vendor electronic funds transfer.
• Maintain, organize, code, draft of monthly routine operational transactions for the tribal government.
• Compare invoices with source documents ensuring accuracy and financial compliance to include calculations and coding.
• Promptly respond to incoming phone calls, email messages, and inquiries from employees and customers, always displaying a proactive approach to customer service and problem resolution. Exhibit a professional level of interaction with all levels of management and non-management.
• Data entry, filing, records maintenance, and report preparation to support finance processes.
• Annually review and prepare 1099 along with the Annual Summary & Transmittal for Internal Revenue Service.
• Responsible for receipting accounts receivables, ensuring proper allocation.
• Assist in the preparation of journal entries for accounts receivables, and depositing of funds.
• Will participate in the internal/external audits of the tribe.
• Will assist the Finance staff in safeguarding, organizing, maintenance, and security of financial records and reports.
• Optional staff fill-in for procurement and inventory control.
• Participate in orientation, training and other personal and professional development related to assigned responsibilities.
• Will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• One to three years successful experience in office/data entry duties and responsibilities is required.
• Associate degree in accounting and/or business is required.
• Technology skills, competencies and proficiencies with Excel, Word and various accounting software, is desired.
• A valid NC Driver’s License is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision.

Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.

There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

This position is subject to a criminal history background check, and a Motor Vehicle check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this…