Accountant

OCFO•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Government Operations Cluster (GOC), Office of Finance and Resource Management (OFRM). 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 to the programs. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing and interpreting financial reports, statements and data; advising management on the status of accounts and recommending alternatives; performing reconciliations of accounts; auditing accounting transactions; reconciling general ledger accounts to agency records; preparing various accounting reports; assisting with conducting complex financial studies; making recommendations for the adaptation of internal controls; and ensuring the reliability and security of funds and records. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Specialized Experience: Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Responsibilities

Preparing and interpreting financial reports, statements and data
Advising management on the status of accounts and recommending alternatives
Performing reconciliations of accounts
Auditing accounting transactions
Reconciling general ledger accounts to agency records
Preparing various accounting reports
Assisting with conducting complex financial studies
Making recommendations for the adaptation of internal controls
Ensuring the reliability and security of funds and records

Benefits

Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form.
Employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.
Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview.
An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, DC 2000RP , and uploading and attaching it to their employment application.
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq. , (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act.
In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act.
Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO.
For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete.
For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website ( www.cfo.dc.gov ).
Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty.
You will be informed if this is required.
Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq. ) (2001).
The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq . (2001).
An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.
Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof with the application.