Accountant

OCFO • Washington, DC

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Education Cluster (EC), University of the District of Columbia (UDC). 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.
• 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.
• Residency preference may be granted to bona fide residents of the District of Columbia.
• Employment is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation.
• Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
• Making a false statement on the application is punishable by criminal penalties.

What This Job Offers

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