Entry-Level Staff Accountant – Remote/Hybrid

Cherokee Federal; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Junior Staff Accountant to support project accounting, maintain spreadsheets, and update databases with accuracy under deadlines.

The role assists in drafting and preparing project deliverables, analyzing statements, and coordinating with team members across departments; a Bachelor's degree or an Associate with 2+ years of accounting/finance experience is required. Office environment with some travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree with 2+ years in accounting/finance.
• 0-2 years' experience, depending on education.
• Fields of Experience: entry level accounting/finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing RAFs, financial and supporting documents for approval to the BIA.
• Assist Senior Accountant Project Lead in planning for distributions and field visits.
• Update databases for tracking, documents, offsets and distributions.
• Maintain professional relationships with BIA, BTFA and OTAR partners.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Effective communication

Problem solving

Ability to travel

Background check

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related with 2+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Cherokee Federal in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Junior Staff Accountant to support project accounting, maintain spreadsheets, and update databases with accuracy under deadlines.

The role assists in drafting and preparing project deliverables, analyzing statements, and coordinating with team members across departments; a Bachelor's degree or an Associate with 2+ years of accounting/finance experience is required. Office environment with some travel may be involved.