Accountant

Office of Personnel Management; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Personnel Management in Washington, DC is seeking an Accountant (Staff) to analyze financial operations, maintain accounting records, evaluate systems, ensure compliance, and improve accounting policies and reporting.

You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, support budget formulation, and coordinate with program offices. This position is eligible for telework.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing financial operations and reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations applied to financial management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial operations, accounting records, and reports to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accounting records for assets, liabilities, and net position; prepare financial statements.
• Evaluate accounting systems and internal controls; identify deficiencies and propose improvements.
• Perform account reconciliations, financial close, and audit support; resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting analysis

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit support

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of Personnel Management
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

As an Accountant (Staff) with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Operations and Reporting, you will analyze financial operations, maintain accounting records, evaluate financial systems, ensure compliance with financial requirements, and recommend improvements to accounting policies, procedures, and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze financial operations, accounting records, and reports to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective management of financial resources. Maintain accounting records for agency assets, liabilities, and net position, and prepare financial statements and supporting documentation. Evaluate accounting systems, internal controls, and financial procedures; identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.

Interpret and apply financial statutes, regulations, policies, and accounting standards to financial management activities. Perform account reconciliations, financial closing activities, and audit support, including preparing documentation and resolving discrepancies. Support budget formulation and execution, funds control, and financial reporting through analysis and coordination with program offices.

Develop recommendations for financial policies, procedures, and accounting system improvements, and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.

Requirements & Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Personnel Management, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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