Cherokee Nation · 5 hours ago
Accountant IV
Tulsa, OK, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCherokee Nation is a part of Cherokee Federal, focused on building a brighter future and serving the government’s mission. They are seeking a Senior Accountant IV who will perform complex accounting activities, ensure GAAP and GASB compliance, and drive timely financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Ability to utilize Microsoft applications
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in Finance/Accounting
Ability to be detail-oriented and highly self-motivated
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
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
Preferred
CPA or CPAtrack preferred
IFRS experience a plus
Experience with international accounting standards and international audits preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Company
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation is a tribal community in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.37MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-06-11Grant· $1.27M
2025-01-13Grant· $10.7M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.07M
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