Secret-Cleared Property & Finance Specialist

Cherokee Federal; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA/FSA options

Professional development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Property Business Operations Specialist to apply accounting and finance rigor to government property management. You will assess asset financial records, support FIAR and audits, and keep property accounting accurate through intake, transfers, and disposal of material.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, and 3+ years in accounting/finance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting, finance, property accounting, or audit support experience.
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate material and asset financial records, capital improvement project records, and new procurements; identify issues and recommend corrections.
• Support Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) and external audits with documentation and analysis.
• Reconcile receipt, acceptance, and goods-receipt transactions to support prompt payment.
• Prepare property accounting metrics and recommendations for Government approval.

Skills

Excel

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Job description

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.

Position Summary:

You will bring an accounting and finance lens to Government property. You will evaluate asset financial records, support audit readiness, and keep property accounting accurate as material is acquired, transferred, and disposed of.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Property Business Operations Specialist:Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

•Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

•Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

•Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

•Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

•Short-term and long-term disability coverage

•Paid holidays

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

•Professional development, training, and certification support

•Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Evaluate material and asset financial records, capital improvement project records, and new procurements; identify issues and recommend corrections.

• Support Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) and external audits with documentation and analysis.

• Reconcile receipt, acceptance, and goods-receipt transactions to support prompt payment.

• Prepare property accounting metrics and recommendations for Government approval.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this program)

• Active Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one; must be eligible for a Tier 3 background investigation before system access

• 3+ years of accounting, finance, property accounting, or audit support experience

• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills

•Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

• DoD FIAR, property accounting, or Navy ERP financial experience

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, please APPLY TODAY! Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need. The applicable salary range will be posted promptly upon award of the contract and once funding for the position has been determined. No offer will be extended prior to posting the applicable salary range.