What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Cherokee Federal?
Performs complex accounting activities, ensures GAAP and GASB compliance, and drives timely, accurate financial reporting. This role owns month end close for assigned areas, manages reconciliations, responds to audit requests, and partners with operations to improve controls and efficiency.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Accountant: Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Accountant Responsibilities Include
Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED (CNB) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNB, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Accountant: Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Accountant Responsibilities Include
- Own month-end close for assigned business units: journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; resolve aging items and root cause issues.
- Lead cost accounting and project accounting activities (WIP, revenue recognition, indirect rates, allocations).
- Support audits (financial, compliance, and internal); produce schedules and respond to auditor requests.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Partner with FP&A on forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics; explain variances and trends.
- Drive process automation and data quality; document workflows and standard operating procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPAtrack preferred.
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting or government contracting experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GASB. IFRS experience a plus.
- Proficiency with ERP/financial systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP) and advanced Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills; high attention to detail.
- Experience with international accounting standards and international audits preferred but not required.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in Finance/Accounting.
- Excellent analytical and organization skills.
- Ability to be detail-oriented and highly self-motivated.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of tasks, and work under general supervision.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED (CNB) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNB, visit cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.