This position is located in the DEA, New Orleans Field Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to accurately report the financial position of Division business activities for various internal and external stakeholders - including taxpayers, auditors, legislators, DEA executives, DEA financial managers, and others who may have a vested interest in the agency's financial activity.
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.
See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
This position is with Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $138370/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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