Accountant

USDA-FSIS; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA-FSIS in Urbandale, IA seeks a financial management professional to support the Financial Management Division. The role involves processing financial documents, approving payments to employees, and ensuring accurate billing and revenue collection for FSIS.

The position requires specialized federal experience, strong analytical skills, and ability to navigate financial regulations to improve efficiency and accuracy in operations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in the Federal service.
• Experience with financial reporting, reimbursable rate calculations, and program accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify, authorize, and process financial documents representing multi-million-dollar annual payments to employees.
• Billing and collection of multi-million dollars in revenue due to FSIS.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Financial Management Division (FMD), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The FMD is responsible for verifying, authorizing, and processing financial documents that represent multi-million-dollar annual payments to employees and the billing and collection of multi-millon of dollars in revenue from sources owing funds to FSIS

Duties

This position is located in the Financial Management Division (FMD), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The FMD is responsible for verifying, authorizing, and processing financial documents that represent multi-million-dollar annual payments to employees and the billing and collection of multi-millon of dollars in revenue from sources owing funds to FSIS

Requirements

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes: Providing technical guidance to obtain efficiency and economy of operations; Solving problems with regulations, financial reporting, reimbursable rate calculations, and organizational and functional operations; Interpreting and evaluating financial and management data; and Developing and evaluating proposals to integrate administrative support or functional program accounting systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on how to qualify for this position, The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed eggs. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit FSIS.