Senior Accountant

Government of the District of ColumbiaOffice of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)Senior Accountant$103,650.00 - $133,559.00The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of a

Senior Accountant.

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Human Support Services Cluster (HSSC), Department of Disability Services/Office of Disability Rights (DDS)/(ODR). The incumbent is responsible for a range of accounting functions associated with the day-to-day fiscal operations, serving as an expert advisor in the planning, development, and implementation of new and existing accounting programs, systems, and processes. The incumbent also assists the accounting supervisor with providing guidance to lower-level accountants responsible for examining, analyzing, and interpreting financial records and reports.Duties include, but are not limited to:Ensuring accurate recordation of agency Fixed/Capital assets in the systemCreating financial reportsRecommending management action when analysis indicates a trend that could lead to an underpayment or overpayment for services providedDeveloping internal controls which provide alternatives and/or solutions to improve operating program effectiveness and efficiency and resolving complex audit adjustment issues presented by the independent auditors and Office of Inspector GeneralPerforms other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as evaluating accounting operations, processes and systems; reviewing complex financial transactions and preparing reports; and possessing expert knowledge of accounting and auditing laws, regulations and policies in order to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and provide recommendations.In addition -

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting

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related field such as business administration, finance,

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public administration that included

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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 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).Specialized ExperienceExperience 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.For initial review, click the Indeed

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button to submit your resume or send to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number:

24-AC-HSSC-0001 .The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER