USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Accountant (Regional Accountant)
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $118K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Accountant for the Department of Justice, specifically in a Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Accountant will oversee accounting operations, ensure data accuracy in the Financial Management Information System, and interpret bureau policies related to accounting.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as an Accountant in a Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Facilitator and interpreter of bureau policies and procedures applicable to the accounting operations of field installations located within the Region
Has oversight responsibilities for the accounting operations of field installations and the Regional Office
Monitors the accuracy and completeness of accounting data entered into the automated Financial Management Information System (FMIS) by the field installations
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Degree: Accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting
Combination of education and experience: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality
Certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing
GS-11: Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
GS-12: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position
GS-11 and GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level
GS-11: Experience in monitoring the accuracy and completeness of accounting data entered into the automated Financial Management Information (FMIS)
GS-11: Experience in monitoring and verifying the accuracy of the proof checks, SF-224, draft systems, general ledger, and other on-line systems
GS-11: Experience in thorough knowledge of accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices, Federal fund, property, payroll, grantee and cost accounting
GS-12: Experience in preparing reports covering the status of accounting operations, identifying problem areas, and recommending effective solutions to resolve issues
GS-12: Experience in providing training and serving as a liaison between the Finance Branch, Central Office, Washington, D.C. and accounting personnel
GS-12: Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and consolidating accounting data from the region's facilities in order to determine trends, preparing forecasts, and suggesting management actions or alternative that can be taken
A combination of education and experience for GS-11 only
Successful completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks
Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques,' three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required
A maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: This is a secondary law enforcement coverage position
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
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