This position is in the General Accounting (FRG) organization and its subordinate offices of Finance (F), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as a senior accountant responsible for independently planning and conducting a variety of complex and unique accounting activities and assignments.
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As an Accountant, you will: Write financial reports (e.g., balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) by using advanced knowledge of data systems and structures as well as accounting concepts and standards, particularly those promulgated by the FASB. Research, design, develop, publish and provide technical guidance on particularly difficult, unique or complex accounting issues or new accounting standards to support Federal financial statements.
Perform analysis, monitor, and review of general ledger accounts. Prepare and review journal entries for month-end and year-end closings. Provide expert accounting theory analysis, technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to the business units, organizations, Chief Financial Officer's office, executive management and other management groups, and external agencies.
Coordinate accounting implementations and projects involving cross-agency work teams and interaction with other governmental and utility entities. Maintain continuing relationships with management and technical staff within the agency, the Department of Energy, the Office of Management and Budget, the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S.
Treasury, utility industry specialists, peer Power Marketing Administrations, Tennessee Valley Authority, the financial community, service provider representatives, and other stakeholders on relevant accounting matters. Review and analyze internal control over financial reporting to identify management control weaknesses, and areas needing improvement.
This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
This position is with Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $114686 – $149091/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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