Federal Accountant – Compliance & Financial Analysis

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DOD); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a professional accountant for a permanent, full-time position. The role aligns with the GS pay scale (GS-9/11) and offers a salary range of $61,722 to $101,375 per year.

Travel up to 25% is possible, with stringent federal hiring requirements for security and eligibility. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field with 24 accounting hours) and possesses the specialized experience described

Qualifications

• This position has a positive education requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law) is required.
• Specialized experience at GS-9/11 level or equivalent may be applicable for certain grades.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to organizational managers.
• Conducts audits of financial data to identify problem sources.
• Analyzes financial information using trend, comparative, and statistical analyses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

24 semester hours in accounting

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a professional accountant for a permanent, full-time position. The role aligns with the GS pay scale (GS-9/11) and offers a salary range of $61,722 to $101,375 per year.

Travel up to 25% is possible, with stringent federal hiring requirements for security and eligibility. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field with 24 accounting hours) and possesses the specialized experience described