Accountant

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency is seeking an Accountant to help produce auditable financial statements and ensure accurate accounting across a wide range of activities. You will work directly with customers, acting as the link between complex transactions and precise documentation.

You will join a broader financial team, contribute to government accounting, and have opportunities to advance within the Agency's developmental programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Public Administration.
• Preferred GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale and at least 24 accounting credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and sustain auditable financial statements for CIA programs.
• Ensure financial transactions across activities are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Collaborate with customers, linking complex transactions to precise documentation.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

General ledger review

Payroll and tax accounting

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Business Administration degree

Finance degree

Public Administration degree

GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

24 semester credit hours in accounting

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accountant for CIA, you will play an integral part in achieving and sustaining auditable financial statements and ensuring financial transactions across a wide range of activities are accurately calculated, recorded, and tracked. You will have the opportunity to work directly with customers, becoming the link between complex transactions and financially accurate documentation.

You will be an important partner in all financial occupations, as well as across the Agency and Intelligence Community, as you gain governmental accounting expertise and provide financial analysis of programs and business enterprises. You will have the opportunity to compete for global positions after successfully completing your initial developmental program.

Requirements & Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Accounting Business Administration Finance Public Administration At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76726 - $133964/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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