Accountant

U.S. Department of the Navy; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy in Everett, WA, is seeking an Accountant in the Financial Management Division (N8) of the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) Comptroller Department.

The role focuses on planning and conducting internal reviews and supporting FIAR requirements to improve audit readiness and compliance with DoD policies. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for security clearance, and meet federal suitability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Plan and perform internal reviews and audits.
• Knowledge of FIAR and DoD policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal reviews and surveys of financial, operational, and functional activities.
• Coordinate FIAR requirements and audit readiness initiatives.
• Draft audit and review reports identifying findings, causal factors, risks, and corrective actions.

Skills

Internal audit

Financial analysis

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

DoD financial systems

Job description

Duties

• You will serve as an ACCOUNTANT in the FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION (N8) of the NAVY RESERVE REGION READINESS and MOBILIZATION COMMAND (REDCOM) COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT located in EVERETT, WA.
• You will plan and conduct internal reviews and surveys of financial, operational, and functional activities.
• You will coordinate financial improvement and audit readiness (FIAR) requirements and initiatives in support of Department of the Navy audit readiness goals.
• You will interpret and apply policies and procedures issued by ASN (FMandC), DFAS, CNRF, and other higher headquarters.
• You will draft audit and review reports identifying findings, causal factors, risks, and recommended corrective actions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Financial Management Level II certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26.