Accountant (Federal Accounting & Reporting)

Quick Facts

• Advanced federal accounting responsibilities
• Focus on federal reporting, reconciliations, and federal financial statement preparation

Description

Manage advanced accounting functions primarily related to federal accounting. Analyze and resolve complex and controversial federal accounting problems, prepare comprehensive accounting data and financial reports, and manage that data in automated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for federal reporting (GTAS and SF-133)
• Analyze trial balance; reconcile accounts; prepare journal entries; maintain general ledger reconciliations for cash, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid and deferred expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued liabilities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual federal financial statements; ensure cross-tie with related footnotes; conduct period-to-period comparisons to identify variances and anomalies
• Apply federal accounting standards and advise management on complex accounting procedures and obligations
• Develop, document, and improve accounting instructions and procedures to meet federal laws, rules, and regulations

Requirements

• Meet degree and/or education/experience qualification standards, including 24 semester hours in accounting (or an approved equivalent pathway)
• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including GTAS fund balance analysis/reconciliation aligned with U.S. Department of Treasury records and review/analysis of recurring and special accounting/auditing reports (GTAS, SF-133, balance sheets, profit and loss, and general ledger reconciliations using FASB)
• Pass pre-employment background investigation
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit/electronic transfer
• Comply with Selective Service registration requirements (if applicable)
• Submit unofficial college transcripts and proof of CPA/Certified Internal Auditor (if applicable) for verification
• Resume must be no more than 2 pages and clearly demonstrate alignment to responsibilities

Benefits

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and retirement program options.

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Insurance
• Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Program options