Senior Accountant

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Senior Accountant$ - $ Annually Washington, DC

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of a Senior Accountant. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Economic Development and Regulation Cluster (EDRC), Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).

The incumbent is responsible for various accounting functions associated with the day-to-day fiscal operations, serving as an expert advisor in planning, developing, and implementing new and existing accounting programs, systems, and processes. The incumbent also assists the accounting supervisor with guiding lower-level accountants to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records and reports.

• Ensuring accurate recordation of agency Fixed/Capital assets in the system.
• Recommending management action when analysis indicates a trend that could lead to an underpayment or over payment.
• Developing internal controls.
• Resolving complex audit adjustment issues presented by the independent auditors and Office of Inspector General.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Five (5) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as evaluating accounting operations, processes and systems; reviewing complex financial transactions and preparing reports; and possessing expert knowledge of accounting and auditing laws, regulations and policies in order to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and provide recommendations.

In addition – Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. This can include up to six (6) hours of business law. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 24 semester credit hours in accounting in order to be considered.

If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

For initial review, please submit your resume to marcus.williams1 or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and reference announcement number: 26-AC-EDRC-0001

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

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