Accounting & Internal Controls Specialist

The Indian Health Service; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Division of Financial Management, Accounting Branch. You will manage operations, ensure robust internal controls, and oversee staff reporting to ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include developing accounting procedures for general ledgers and cost accounting systems, and advising management on financial management matters. A federal experience mindset is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal education as noted in the requirements.
• Copies of transcripts or a course list must be submitted with the application.
• Official transcripts required prior to receiving an offer.
• For foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency is required per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manages program operations and ensures internal controls function as designed.
• Oversees staff reporting to ensure timely, accurate submissions to officials.
• Develops procedures for general ledger, cost accounting, and automated systems.
• Advises management on accounting and financial management matters.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Internal controls

Financial management

Staff reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Division of Financial Management, Accounting Branch. You will manage operations, ensure robust internal controls, and oversee staff reporting to ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include developing accounting procedures for general ledgers and cost accounting systems, and advising management on financial management matters. A federal experience mindset is expected.