Operational Accountant – Public Sector Finance

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks an accounting professional to support financial operations in a federal environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and fund controls for purchases in accordance with federal guidelines.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours and 2 years of graduate education or equivalent experience, with experience in financial, costing, inventory, or inmate payroll activities being

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours business law).
• Two years of graduate education toward a master’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting, financial, costing, inventory, and payroll related activities as applicable.
• Provide fund control for local purchase requests and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Interpret financial reports and implement applicable accounting standards for federal agencies.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 24 hours in accounting

2 years graduate education toward a master’s degree

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks an accounting professional to support financial operations in a federal environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and fund controls for purchases in accordance with federal guidelines.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours and 2 years of graduate education or equivalent experience, with experience in financial, costing, inventory, or inmate payroll activities being