Remote-Eligible Supervisory Accountant: Budget Lead

Environmental Protection Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Situational telework

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5, Office of the Regional Administrator, Mission Support Division, Comptroller Branch, Budget Section, is seeking a Supervisory Accountant. You will lead a team to ensure compliant and timely delivery of program commitments while maintaining high performance and accountability.

The role emphasizes budget planning, policy clarity, and audit readiness, with opportunities for situational telework and a federal benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing (or combination with 4 years accounting/related experience)
• 1) 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing or equivalent; 2) CPA or CIA; 3) degree with substantial accounting coursework and demonstrated professional knowledge

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the unit to ensure compliant, customer-focused delivery of program commitments
• Provide supervisory personnel management to build an equitable, compliant, high-performing workforce
• Lead planning/budget cycles and allocate resources to meet priorities; represent the Agency and foster partnerships

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5, Office of the Regional Administrator, Mission Support Division, Comptroller Branch, Budget Section, is seeking a Supervisory Accountant. You will lead a team to ensure compliant and timely delivery of program commitments while maintaining high performance and accountability.

The role emphasizes budget planning, policy clarity, and audit readiness, with opportunities for situational telework and a federal benefits package.