Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Cherokee Federal. Folsom · full-time · $70,000–$74,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Process weekly invoices and coordinate their routing so payments reach the accounts payable system by their due dates
- Review monthly transaction reports for patterns, then recommend and prepare correcting entries
- Research construction projects and post verified completed work to the fixed-asset records
- Monitor trust accounts, enter payment batches, prepare accruals and reconciliations, and cover accounts payable and analyst work
- Document accounting procedures, update operating guides, and build presentations in Microsoft Office when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, with twenty-four accounting semester hours
- At least three years of accounting experience
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Adobe at an intermediate to advanced level
- You need an active Public Trust clearance or must be able to obtain one
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an accountant with experience in double-entry bookkeeping and federal general ledger posting. The job is onsite in Folsom, California, and requires passing pre-employment qualifications.
From the employer
Accountant
This position requires active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.
This position supports the Department of Energy (DOE) Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Sierra Nevada Region in Folsom, CA. The accountant performs a variety of professional level accounting duties.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Accountant: $70,000 to $74,000.
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:
Perform professional level accounting duties, with special emphasis on debit and credit double entry bookkeeping and federal standard general ledger posting models.
Process weekly invoices timely and accurately, including coordination with other staff to ensure invoices are received in Finance, and payment is entered into financial system accounts payable module to meet weekly invoice due date.
Prepare and analyze monthly transactions reports; identify trends; and recommend and prepare correct entries.
Record construction and asset entries in fixed asset module; research, verify, prepare and post completed construction projects.
Other critical responsibilities include trust account monitoring; payment batch data entry; documenting processes and updating Standard Operating Procedures; accruals; reconciliations; and backup to Accounts Payable and Financial Analyst functions.
Prepare presentations using the graphical tool sets in Microsoft Office as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Accountant Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a degree in related field (i.e., Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration) with 24-semester hours in accounting.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in accounting.
Experience with Oracle – SAP preferred; strong organizational skills; effective communication skills; and detail oriented.
Intermediate-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and Adobe.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Effective communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) 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 CNSP, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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