NASA
Accountant (Direct Hire)
Pay$60366.00 - $113802.00 / year
LocationKennedy Space Center/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 782729600
- Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Collaborates with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for Finance division and specializes in financial management accounting practices and principles.
- Communicates with senior members of the staff on the performance of analytical and financial management assignments.
- Establishes accounting and financial management functions and adheres to laws, regulations, administrative policies, production and validation processes, and the methods employed in the organization and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
- Analyzes and interprets pertinent regulations, manuals, and governing written communications to prepare written materials.
- Collaborates with senior staff members to carry out predetermined phases of assignments designed to provide broad exposure to the work of the accounting profession.
- Maintains regular interaction with management and staff to meet timelines and complete work products.
- Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position may require a one-trial probationary period.
- Reviewing financial or accounting transactions to ensure accuracy;
- Assisting with the review of internal processes and procedures;
- Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent software) to generate reports.
- Assisting with the preparation, validation, and analysis of various accounting data;
- Analyzing, validating, and/or reconciling data in an accounting system (e.g., SAP) and reviewing transactions to ensure data validity and accuracy;
- Participating in audit/review activities and requests for information from audit/review teams.
- Preparing, reviewing, and submitting financial reports;
- Performing quality review work to ensure compliance with established Agency policies and procedures;
- Supporting the analysis of accounting procedures utilizing accounting principles, theories, and/or techniques to assist in financial operations process improvements.
You will serve as an Accountant in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and perform various accounting assignments utilizing accounting principles, procedures and techniques in the financial management functional areas assigned.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
To qualify for GS-09, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level
b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above
To qualify for GS-11, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level
b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above
To qualify for GS-12, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.About the company
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.