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Accountant - Mid Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service · Department of Defense
📍 Fort Meade, Maryland 💰 $85447 – $133142/yr

Job Summary

The National Security Agency is seeking highly skilled and experienced accountants to lead critical financial management operations within a dynamic and mission-focused environment. In this pivotal role, you will manage a professional accounting team while overseeing the preparation of the Agency's annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards and regulations including OMB Circular A-123 and A-136.

Major Duties

As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system. Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to: - Assisting in the preparation of and ensuring the accuracy of components of the Agency's annual financial statements, including all required supplementary information and disclosures, in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-136. - Providing subject matter expertise on Federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and have knowledge of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) pronouncements. - Supporting the Agency with requirements from internal and external auditors for financial statement audits. Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive corrective action plans to resolve audit findings and enhance internal controls. - Overseeing the design, implementation, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with OMB Circular A-123. Ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations governing federal financial management. - Developing, implementing, and maintaining Agency-wide accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent and compliant financial operations across all programs.

Education

24 semester credit hours in accounting is REQUIRED to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Degree must be in Accounting or in any field with at least 24 semester credit hours of accounting.

Contact

intelcareers@nsa.gov 1-844-424-4737

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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