Accountant - Phoenix, United States - U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Phoenix Field Division.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and direct all financial transactions recorded by the Division in DEA's accounting system while serving the financial needs of the Division, while ensuring all transactions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and comply with federal rules, regulations, and policies.

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As an Accountant your typical work assignments may include:
Providing liaison support between the Headquarters (HQ) and Division customers on various ongoing and emerging initiatives.
Analyzing and evaluating relationships between financial and accounting operating programs and the financial state of the organization. Recommending and revising annual and supplemental funding requests.
Reviewing accounting records and program funds for compliance and accuracy.
Monitoring transactions flowing through DEA's financial management system, and ensure personnel are accurately processing, supporting, and posting financial data.
Providing proactive and timely coordination of year-end closeout process to DEA and customers in the Area of Responsibility.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment
U. S. Citizenship Required
You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period

DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.
The incumbent must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems to complete the work.
Financial Disclosure Form OGE 450 is required.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements

A

Degree:

accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.

The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

or

B.

Combination of education and experience:

at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.

The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or

Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

You must submit transcripts as proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.

AND

Specialized Experience:

Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.

, professional; philanthropic;