Accountant - Mid Level (Maryland)
About The Position
The National Security Agency is seeking an experienced accountant to lead financial management operations in a mission-focused environment. The role includes managing a professional accounting team and overseeing preparation of the Agency’s annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards and regulations, including OMB Circulars A-123 and A-136. The Accountant serves as a subject matter expert in Federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) pronouncements, particularly those concerning Property, Plant & Equipment. The role supports audits, develops and implements corrective action plans, strengthens internal controls, and administers and remediates accounting work streams using the PeopleSoft financial system. The position may involve working with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, and contributes to the financial integrity and mission success of the Agency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a doctoral degree with no experience.
- Degree must be in Accounting or in any field with at least 24 semester credit hours of accounting.
- Relevant experience must be in the accounting career field.
- Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing components of the Agency’s annual financial statements, including required supplementary information and disclosures, and ensure their accuracy in accordance with OMB Circular A-136.
- Provide subject matter expertise on Federal GAAP and knowledge of FASAB pronouncements, particularly Property, Plant & Equipment standards.
- Support internal and external auditors’ requirements for financial statement audits.
- Lead development and implementation of corrective action plans to resolve audit findings and enhance internal controls.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with OMB Circular A-123.
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations governing federal financial management.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Agency-wide accounting policies and procedures.
- Administer and remediate accounting work streams using the PeopleSoft financial system.
- Manage a professional accounting team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
