Accountant

Intelligence Careers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence Careers is looking for experienced accountants to support federal government financial operations. You will prepare financial statements, review ledgers, and handle payroll and tax accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and financial analysis, with U.S. citizenship and ability to undergo a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, financial and federal accounting standards, and cost accounting standards.
• Strong financial analysis and ledger review skills.
• Experience with payroll and tax accounting and financial statement compilation.

Responsibilities

• Financial statement compilation and analysis.
• General ledger review and analysis.
• Payroll and tax accounting.

Skills

GAAP

Financial accounting

Federal accounting standards

Cost accounting standards

Financial analysis

Education

Advanced degrees or professional certifications like CPA/CIA/CGFM

Job description

Accountants use their skills in challenging and rewarding areas such as: financial statement compilation and analysis; general ledger review and analysis; and payroll and tax accounting.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Financial and Federal Accounting Standards
  • Cost Accounting Standards
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial analysis
• Documented good credit history
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Certified Government Financial Manager
• Demonstrated excellent:
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Costumer service
  • Analytic and problem-solving abilities
  • Team and independent work ethic