Accountant

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a professional Accountant responsible for analyzing financial data, resolving accounting issues, and providing recommendations that support effective financial operations.

Duties

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and accounting issues.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Audit invoice transactions to verify proper accounting and payment processing.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports to support management decisions and financial planning.
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls to identify weaknesses and improve accuracy.
• Research financial transactions on invoices, and certify vendor payments.
• Monitor accounts payable reports to ensure accurate payable balances and timely resolution of open items.
• Recommend corrective actions to improve accounting operations, data integrity, and financial reporting.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This is a DOD Financial Management position. The incumbent must complete training and meet position requirements for certification at Level 2 within 2 years of appointment.