Accountant - R5
This position is in the Office of the Region 5, Mission Support Division, Comptroller Branch. About Region 5: Region 5 Website.
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Serve as a professional accountant applying established accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices to a variety of complex accounting operations.
- Provide technical advice and assistance on accounting, reporting and decision making actions in the Region.
- Utilize professional accounting knowledge to provide recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems and implementation of new or changed regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems.
- Perform all aspects of the accounting function, including review, research and reconciliation.
When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.