Accountant

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service in the United States is seeking an Accountant at the GS-9 level to process, record, and report transactions accurately and in compliance with governing regulations. The incumbent will work on on-site duties in Parkersburg, WV, supporting financial reporting and daily accounting functions.

Responsibilities include entering SDAS transactions, assisting auditors, resolving transaction discrepancies, handling specific reconciliations, and recommending improvements to

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter accounting transactions into subsidiary ledgers and the Summary Debt Accounting System (SDAS) for accurate reporting of financial activity related to savings securities.
• Assist internal and external auditors during reviews by locating source documents and answering questions.
• Research and resolve inconsistencies in accounting transactions reported for savings security processing adjustments.
• Assume responsibility for specific reconcilements, reports, or ledgers.
• Recommend methods and procedures to enhance accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency in processing work within both computerized and manual accounting systems.

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.

This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Retail Payments and Accounting Division. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for processing; recording, and reporting transactions accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with the governing regulations.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-9. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Assume responsibility for preparation and entry of accounting transactions into subsidiary ledgers as well as the Summary Debt Accounting System (SDAS) for accurate and timely reporting of financial activity related to savings securities.
• Assist internal and external auditors during reviews and audits by locating source documents and answering questions.
• Research and resolve inconsistencies in accounting transactions reported for savings security processing adjustments.
• Assume responsibility for specific reconcilements, reports, or ledgers.
• Recommend methods and procedures, which would enhance accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency in processing work within both computerized and manual accounting systems.