Accountant

$61,774 - $88,892/Yr

United States Department of Justice - Littleton, CO

Part-time,Full-time

Onsite - Littleton, CO

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The position involves ensuring public safety and preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities by managing financial data and reporting within a correctional institution. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to provide accurate financial statements and reports, while also maintaining the security of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely output of accounting data from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
• Supply timely and accurate financial statements and fund status reports.
• Provide expertise on manual FMIS entries using over five-hundred transaction codes.
• Interpret accounting report statements and data to identify trends and deviations.
• Assist management officials in applying financial data to management problems.
• Maintain security of the institution as a primary responsibility.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Degree in accounting or a related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement for GL-07, or 2 years for GL-09.
• Specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing operating programs and supplying accurate financial statements.
• Experience in ensuring efficient control and reporting of funds.
• Experience in reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.