SUMMARY

We are looking for entry and experienced accountants to provide quantitative information useful in making decisions regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services; record and analyze complex non-routine transactions; monitor financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes; prepare reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities.

EDUCATION

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Accounting or in any field with AT LEAST 24 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN ACCOUNTING.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and potentially remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system. Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to:

• Authorizing, recording, classifying, and summarizing economic events
• Recording and analyzing complex non-routine transactions
• Performing reconciliations of reporting and accounting entries
• Monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes
• Preparing reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities
• Using managerial accounting systems to help decision makers manage cost and measure performance
• Recording, evaluating, and remediating general property, plant, and equipment

Please note that 24 semester credit hours in accounting is REQUIRED to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts.