Accountant (Staff)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services • Woodlawn, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Financial Management, Accounting Management Group (AMG), Division of Financial Oversight and Internal Controls (DFOIC). The Accountant (Staff), GS-0510-9/11, performs complex accounting duties using professional knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

The role reviews and reconciles financial reports, records, and supporting documentation; applies accounting principles, financial management policies, procedures, and internal controls; monitors the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting; analyzes accounting issues and recommends improvements; and provides accounting guidance to stakeholders, including program officials and auditors.

The position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office identified in the announcement. CMS may allow alternative work schedules at the manager’s discretion. The tour of duty is flexible.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 for GS-09, including account reconciliation; examining accounting processes or systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and verifying accounting data or transactions in an accounting database. Qualifying graduate education or a combination of experience and education may substitute as specified in the announcement.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 for GS-11, including reconciling general ledger accounts and transactions using accounting principles and methods; analyzing automated accounting system problems and guiding staff in resolving them; and preparing operational guidance or accounting procedures. Qualifying graduate education or a combination of experience and education may substitute as specified in the announcement.
• Meet the accounting education requirement through an accounting degree; a related degree (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) with 24 semester hours in accounting; or an eligible combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training, together with one of the specified accounting-coursework, certification, or education-and-experience alternatives.
• Provide transcripts to verify applicable educational qualifications.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that documents relevant responsibilities and specialized experience.
• Undergo a background and suitability investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.
• If selected, present documentation for employment eligibility verification through the DHS E-Verify system.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile financial reports, accounting records, and supporting documentation; identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply accounting principles, financial management policies and procedures, and internal control requirements to accounting and financial management activities.
• Monitor financial reporting and accounting activities to evaluate accuracy, reliability, and integrity of financial information and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Analyze accounting and financial issues, identify trends or problems, and develop recommendations or solutions to improve financial operations and reporting.
• Provide accounting guidance and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including program officials and auditors, on financial reporting, accounting, and audit-related matters.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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