Contract & Compliance Bookkeeper

Cherokee Federal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Bookkeeper to support program invoicing and contract compliance, tracking invoices, and maintaining contract records. This role collaborates with the Contracts Department and internal stakeholders to ensure policy alignment.

The ideal candidate will handle onboarding compliance activities, including employment verifications and background checks, and will adapt in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong oral and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and judgment skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently and prioritize based on internal customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for contractual and program administrative communications.
• Handle invoice tracking and coding for payment processing; coordinate with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely submission/approval.
• Assist in monitoring contract performance through progress reports and analysis of contractor metrics for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other contract requirements.
• Ensure contract provisions and related documentation are aligned with internal policies and requirements.
• Coordinate review and preparation with outside legal counsel when necessary.
• Assist department leads and executives with contract interpretations and issue resolution as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Bookkeeper to support program invoicing and contract compliance, tracking invoices, and maintaining contract records. This role collaborates with the Contracts Department and internal stakeholders to ensure policy alignment.

The ideal candidate will handle onboarding compliance activities, including employment verifications and background checks, and will adapt in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.