Accountant

U.S. Army; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army’s Vicksburg District is seeking an accountant responsible for maintaining and preparing financial statements and control systems across accounting entities.

This civilian position supports program and district managers with timely financial information and professional accounting services. Duties include reviewing accounts, analyzing balances, evaluating internal controls of automated systems for regulatory compliance, and ensuring reliable financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Background investigation may be required for suitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and district managers with accurate and timely financial information.
• Review, analyze accounts and evaluate account balances.
• Provide professional financial accounting service for the Vicksburg District.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls of automated systems for regulatory compliance.

Education

Financial Management Certification Level 2

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

As an accountant for the Vicksburg District has overall responsibility for the maintenance and preparation of Financial Statements, and control systems pertaining to the various accounting entities.

Duties

• Provide program and district managers with accurate and timely financial information
• Responsible for reviewing, and analyzing accounts and evaluating account balances
• Provide professional financial accounting service for the Vicksburg District.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls of automated systems for compliance with regulatory guidance

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification Level 2
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of 10%
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.