The Accounting Technician I / Accounts Payable supports the Chickasaw Nation Industries Corporate Accounting/Finance Department by performing specialized administrative and technical level accounting activities. This position provides support for the Accounting Team in monthly closing and preparation of financial reports including completion of account reconciliations with supervision, entering journal entries, entering vouchers and entering invoices as well as filing out regulatory required documents. This position assists in the preparation, recording and review of financial and accounting information.
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 a High School graduate and have a minimum of 1-year relevant accounting experience as specified below, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Specialized experience, skills, knowledge, training or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Government contracting experience a plus.
Costpoint experience preferred.
Must be able to pass background check.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensuring the efficient and timely payment of goods and services.
Receives vouchers via mail or electronically. Obtains necessary approvals for voucher processing.
Works directly with vendors and CNI representatives to resolve voucher issues.
Obtains invoice approvals based on ISO procurement work instructions.
Provides weekly forecasting reports of all outstanding vouchers.
Examines all expense reports and subcontractor travel expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance with Federal Travel Regulations and CNI travel policy.
Works with Accounts Receivable Department to ensure accuracy related to direct billable costs from vendors. Provides copies of related invoices.
Assists with annual 1099 reporting.
Works cooperatively with the Accounts Payable team to help manage the department email account for receiving electronic invoices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a High School graduate and have a minimum of 1-year relevant accounting experience as specified below, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Specialized experience, skills, knowledge, training or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Government contracting experience a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
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).