SUMMARY

The National Security Agency employs a wide variety of business professionals who play a critical role in protecting our nation’s security every day. The Audit, Accounting and Financial Services organization is responsible for all facets of financial reporting for the National Security Agency. We rely on the skills of our accounting and financial analysis professionals to support the internal infrastructure of a federal agency comparable in size and budget to Fortune 100 companies.

EDUCATION

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Business or a related field (for example, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
Relevant experience must be in financial management (for example, accounts payable, accounts receivable, disbursements, reviewing and certifying funds, payroll and travel 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.

DUTIES

As a Finance and Accounting Analyst at the NSA, you will process financial transactions to include computing entitlements such as pay, travel and contractor invoices. Responsibilities of a Finance and Accounting Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing vouchers to authorize payment
• Issuing checks or Electronic Funds Transfer payments
• Posting certified execution documents to the NSA Finance and Accounting system
• Analyzing financial transactions
• Certifying availability and accountability of funds as well as entitlement for payment of claims and invoices
• Preparing and certifying periodic reports on the status of appropriated funds Strong preference given to applicants with a major in Finance or Accounting.

- Applying concepts and processes related to a finance-related transactional area (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, disbursements, reviewing and certifying funds, payroll, travel). - Independently initiating, monitoring, and completing tasks.

• Work with customers to clarify their needs and to determine how their needs can be met.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to requests for assistance, information, products, or services.
• Resolve customer concerns, problems, and complaints and provide timely feedback to customers on resolution.
• Use spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access