The Accountant facilitates and supports accounting in support of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Programs. Performs ad hoc analysis through data extractions. Prepares and examines financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. This position is 100% on-site in the St. Louis, MO area.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a USDA clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property. 

• Working knowledge of accounting practices with ability to analyze financial documents and reconcile accounts. 

• Working knowledge of standard cost accounting concepts, practices and procedures. 

• Operational knowledge of GAAP and related government regulations/policies with ability to aptly apply procedures. 

• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite with expert knowledge of Excel. 

• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to plan and accomplish goals. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and to meet specified deadlines. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills. 

• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Trains accountants on Bankruptcies, Restructures, Acquisitions and Acquired Property acquisitions. 

• Process ad-hoc complex transactions and requests, such as ARPA, IRA. 

• Takes on influx of overflow complex work. 

• Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 activity/compliance support. 

• Maintains tracking logs/reports. 

• ADP Data Entry Support - general data entry including MS Word, MS Excel reports, MS Access database tables/reports, Treasury systems, and other loan servicing systems. 

• Supports internal control efforts and identify new control measures as needed. 

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies issues and elevates them to Branch Leadership. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to thirty pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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