Accountant

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Waseca, MN

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About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely accounting data from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). The position provides financial statements, fund-status reports combining budget and accounting data, cost reports, and special ratios as appropriate. The incumbent uses FMIS and more than 500 manual transaction codes, interprets accounting reports and data to identify trends and deviations from plans, and projects future data. The Accountant also assists the supervisor in helping management officials apply financial information to management problems.

Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

Requirements

• Meet the basic accounting qualification requirement through either an accounting degree or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training, together with one of the specified accounting education, certification, or experience alternatives.
• For the GL-07 level, have either 1 year of graduate-level education relevant to the position or superior academic achievement; at least 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
• Complete pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation; pass NCIC and credit checks.
• If not currently employed at an institution, complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to determine firearm authorization eligibility.
• Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely accounting data from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
• Provide financial statements, fund-status reports combining budget and accounting data, cost reports, and special ratios as appropriate.
• Make manual FMIS entries using the available transaction codes.
• Interpret accounting statements and data to identify trends, deviations from plans, and projected future results.
• Assist the supervisor in advising management officials on applying financial data and reports to management problems.
• Help maintain the security of the correctional institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level