Accountant IV

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.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company

Benefits

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.