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As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and potentially remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system.
Strong preference given to applicants with a major in Accounting
As a Finance and Accounting Analyst at the NSA, you will process financial transactions to include computing entitlements such as pay, travel and contractor invoices.
Strong preference given to applicants with a major in Finance or Accounting
Learn more about this agency08/15/2018 to 10/31/2018
$45,972 - $73,105 per year
GS 07 - 09
No
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
09
No
No
30000961
508249100
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to:
- Authorizing, recording, classifying, and summarizing economic events
- Recording and analyzing complex non-routine transactions
- Monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes
- Preparing reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities
- Using managerial accounting systems to help decision makers manage cost and measure performance
Responsibilities of a Finance and Accounting Analyst include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing vouchers to authorize payment
- Issuing checks or Electronic Funds Transfer payments
- Posting certified execution documents to the NSA Finance and Accounting system
- Analyzing financial transactions
- Certifying availability and accountability of funds as well as entitlement for payment of claims and invoices
- Preparing and certifying periodic reports on the status of appropriated funds.
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. Degree must be in Accounting or a Business-related field with at least 24 semester credit hours of accounting.
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
A bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, public administration or computer science that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. Advanced degrees in these fields are desirable as are professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), and Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).
Experience in recording and analyzing financial data and transactions and/or working within the accounting career field is desired
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, please go to www.IntelligenceCareers.gov/NSA and select the vacancy announcement. Please click the 'Apply Now' button located at the top or bottom of this page. After completing the application and clicking the 'Submit Final' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Emails regarding your application status will be sent periodically. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@nsa.gov.
Please note that you will be asked a series of questions and your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application. Your responses will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.'
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508249100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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