The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities.
To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or the Board ) in 1972.
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Guided by a vision of Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation, NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.
L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes).
Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors.
Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB’s mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services.
We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Finance Department in multiple accounting duties, including journal entries, reconciliation, and organizing support documents related to NPAIHB’s Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable / Grants, and in accordance with the NPAIHB Finance Manual.
The Staff Accountant collaborates closely with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board’s Finance Team members, including the Grants Fund Accounting Lead, Payroll and AP Manager, and Controller, in the maintenance and administration of the Finance department’s financial systems.
The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and is part of the Finance Department team. This scope of work is housed within the Administrative Division.
This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and / or overnight travel outside of the area (including to NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meetings or other events) is optional, but not required.
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