Federal Accountant: Financial Reporting & Compliance

Drug Enforcement Administration; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States reports its New Orleans Field Division's financial position for internal and external stakeholders, including taxpayers, auditors, and legislators. The role focuses on accounting, reporting, and financial data analysis to support management decisions.

The candidate must meet education/experience requirements for the Accounting Series 0510 and provide transcripts as proof. Specialized experience at GS-11/12+ levels is described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Alternate with 4 years of accounting experience plus 24 accounting hours or equivalent.
• Submit college transcripts as proof of education or certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately report the financial position of Division business activities for various stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for taxpayers, auditors, legislators, and DEA executives.
• Gather financial data from multiple sources and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting analysis

Data gathering

Policy research

Education

Accounting degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

Combination of education and experience with CPA/CIA option

Job description

Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States reports its New Orleans Field Division's financial position for internal and external stakeholders, including taxpayers, auditors, and legislators. The role focuses on accounting, reporting, and financial data analysis to support management decisions.

The candidate must meet education/experience requirements for the Accounting Series 0510 and provide transcripts as proof. Specialized experience at GS-11/12+ levels is described in the posting.