Public - Accountant

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Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.

Provides technical advice and tools to accountants and analysts in the continuing revision and improvement of the Agency accounting system and processes, including the implementation of financial quality assurance and internal control activities.

Serves as an interface for financial audits, reviews, and assessments.

Evaluates, reviews, and interprets statutory, regulatory, and policy directives affecting operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Develops financial analysis and financial reporting tools and techniques. Plans and coordinates implementation and execution of approved policies, programs, and services related to accounting systems.

Prepares policies and procedures incorporating statutes, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards related to financial quality assurance and internal control activities.

Reviews reconciliations and financial reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Provides guidance regarding accounting and financial reporting matters; may participate or lead Center/Agency financial process teams.

Develops new approaches to solving unanticipated or unique problems and discerning meaningful solutions from data to solve problems.

Establish and monitor internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required, improve operating effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.

Serve as a technical expert, providing guidance on accounting regulation, policy, and procedures to supplement guidelines received from Headquarters, Government Accountability Office, Department of Treasury, or Office of Management and Budget.

For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties, which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.