Federal Accountant - GAAP & Audit Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking a qualified accountant to join our federal accounting team. The role emphasizes GAAP and GAGAS compliance and requires strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and internal controls.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours and either 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and training, with CPA or CIA certification as an option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law).
• 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting education and training with 24 hours in accounting/auditing (up to 6 hours business law).
• CPA or CIA certification may be required; proof may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting work ensuring GAAP and GAGAS compliance.
• Independently apply analytical methods to evaluate accounting data, financial statements, and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Audit/Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

24 accounting hours in accounting

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking a qualified accountant to join our federal accounting team. The role emphasizes GAAP and GAGAS compliance and requires strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and internal controls.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours and either 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and training, with CPA or CIA certification as an option.