Accountant

We rely on the skills of our acquisition, finance, and accounting professionals to support the internal infrastructure of a federal agency comparable in size and budget to Fortune 100 companies. You formulate and execute budget resources, develop and allocate manpower resources and even provide guidance on implementing policy on cost, finance, and accounting. Start a career where you become a steward of taxpayer dollars, seeking the greatest return that money can provide: a superior intelligence service for the safety and security of our nation.

Qualifications:

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. Degree must be in Accounting or a Business-related field with at least 24 semester credit hours of accounting. ***NOTE: This position requires an uploaded college transcript upon application. Without an uploaded transcript to validate the requirement for 24 semester hours in accounting has been met, the application will not move forward.*** Experience in recording and analyzing financial data and transactions and/or working within the accounting career field is desired.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong communication, problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and using the Microsoft Office Suite. Acquire and maintain proficiency of job-critical skills (for example, language proficiency). Consolidate or integrate information to draw conclusions. Participate in group problem solving efforts. Solve problems that impede work progress or effectiveness. Use basic office resources, such as e-mail, Web browsers, word processors, and presentation graphics. Use office computers and printers. Use specialized software packages for tasks such as inventory management, financial management, equipment diagnostics, or other specialized functions. Use spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access.