Accountant

Government of the District of Columbia

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Accountant

$60,349.00 - $115,094.00

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of an Accountant.

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Government Services Cluster (GSC), ACFO Executive Office.

The incumbent is responsible for examining, analyzing, understanding, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports and providing financial advice and assistance on accounting / financial management matters.

In addition, duties include but are not limited to :

• Preparing and interpreting financial reports, statements and data as it relates to revenue sources and expenditures for effective program planning
• Advising management on the status of accounts and recommending alternatives to improve the agency's financial position
• Performing reconciliations of accounts and maintaining documentation for audit trails
• Auditing accounting transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policy guidelines and governmental regulations
• Preparing various accounting reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; assisting with conducting complex financial studies
• Making recommendations for the adaptation of internal controls
• Ensuring the reliability and security of funds and records
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Two (2) years of progressive experience performing the related duties such as : processing and reconciling financial transactions, assisting with preparation of financial reports, and verifying accuracy of financial data.

In addition - Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.

This can include up to six (6) hours of business law. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 24 semester credit hours in accounting in order to be considered.

If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts.

Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

For initial review, please click the apply button or submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number : 24-AC-GSC-0001.

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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