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Financial Management Assistant III

Cherokee Federal
401(k)
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Nov 21, 2024

Financial Management Assistant III

Maintain journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system, balances and reconciles accounts and provide advised courses of action. Research unusual financial situations or program problems and presents findings with recommended solutions.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Financial Management Assistant III: $70,000 - $88,000 per year.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Financial Management Assistant III Responsibilities Include:



  • Reviews invoices and statements, verifies information, ensures sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with the submitting unit to determine accounts involved.
  • Provides analysis and reconciliation of computer printouts with operating unit reports (contacting units, researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance).
  • Reviews system mismatches, performs analysis and reconciliation of computer outputs with operating unit, reviews system mismatches, performs analysis and reconciliation of computer outputs, with operating unit reports, contacts responsible units as needed, researches cause of discrepancies, and takes action to ensure that accounts balance.
  • Provides budget, financial, accounting and certification advice and assistance in the execution of the financial programs.
  • Ensures accurate budget and accounting of pricing and prepares plans and budgets for budgetary obligation authorities.
  • Prepares budgets, statistical and management reports related to financial activities and reimbursements; prepares pricing and availability payment schedule date for all new lines of accounting.
  • Works independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Financial Management Assistant III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:



  • Two years of related financial or accounting work experience with at least a year working for the DoD (preferably the Air Force) in a financial or accounting function.
  • Ability to learn and integrate into the day-to-day processes any additional Air Force Accounting FM systems including other DoD financial systems.
  • Knowledge with utilizing a United States DoD Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) accounting system such as General Accounting & Finance System (GAFS) or Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), and must be knowledgeable of USG, DoD financial management principles, policies, and practices.
  • Current T1 with a Favorable Determination (favorable 5-year history), to include favorable fingerprint search. If individual does not have a favorable T1 adjudication in their records, the employee must be able to obtain one through AFSAT security processes.
  • SME level working knowledge with Air Force international training financial management practices, procedures, and policies which provide the framework for our supporting financial systems.
  • Working knowledge and remain current with the latest version of Microsoft Windows (e.g., XP), and Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal


Company Information:

Cherokee Nation 3S (CN3S)] provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CN3S is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.

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