Senior Accountant - Payroll & Financial Reporting (Federal)

U.S. Coast Guard; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an ACCOUNTANT (GS-0510-12) to review, analyze, reconcile, and quality-check accounting and payroll records, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

The role involves applying accounting principles and appropriation law to support audit outcomes and financial integrity across military and civilian payroll processes. As a Coast Guard civilian, you will develop and refine complex accounting processes, prepare financial reports, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Positive education requirement noted for this position.
• Applicants must provide official college transcript prior to appointment.
• Foreign education may be credited if shown equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, reconcile, and quality-check accounting documents and payroll records.
• Apply accounting principles and appropriation law for accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and implement payroll and financial process improvements and SOPs.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Reconciliation

Audit readiness

Tools

Standard accounting systems

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an ACCOUNTANT (GS-0510-12) to review, analyze, reconcile, and quality-check accounting and payroll records, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

The role involves applying accounting principles and appropriation law to support audit outcomes and financial integrity across military and civilian payroll processes. As a Coast Guard civilian, you will develop and refine complex accounting processes, prepare financial reports, and contribute to