Factory Costing & Operations Accountant

U.S. Department of Justice; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks qualified candidates for a position in accounting to support costing, budgeting, and financial analysis within the corrections environment.

Basic requirements include an accounting degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours of business law) or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with options for graduate-level study toward a Ph.D. and for professional certification.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, including up to 6 hours business law.
• Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years in accounting with one of the following: 24 accounting/audit hours; CPA/CIA certificate; or substantial accounting coursework with proven work in the field.
• Education: 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Experience: at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in accounting, auditing, or related fields.
• Combination of Education and Experience: recognized if the above criteria are met.

Responsibilities

• Use costing ratios and analysis to ensure accuracy of manufacturing and job order costing and cost allocation.
• Assist with budgeting development and present projected operating levels to management.
• Analyze operations results to evaluate production performance and pricing structures.

Education

Accounting degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (incl. up to 6 hours business law)

3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks qualified candidates for a position in accounting to support costing, budgeting, and financial analysis within the corrections environment.

Basic requirements include an accounting degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours of business law) or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with options for graduate-level study toward a Ph.D. and for professional certification.