Pathways Recent Graduate Accountant

This Pathways Recent Graduate Accountant position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Finance Officer (OCFO), Finance Office (FO), with five vacancies located in Silver Spring, MD.

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program at NOAA is a one year developmental conversion with the potential for conversion to a permanent or term position (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition. 

As an Accountant, you will perform the following duties:

• Carry out assigned accounting functions using knowledge of Federal accounting regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents. Assist senior accountants and management with ensuring standards and policies of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), US Treasury, Government Accountability Office, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are met and followed in operations. Apply general knowledge of Automated Financial Systems to support assigned duties and functions.
• Complete account reconciliations and assist senior accountants with preparation of accounting documents, financial statements, footnotes or supplemental information. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze financial reports and data and resolve basic accounting discrepancies, problems, and issues. Assist senior accountants in resolving challenging accounting issues and problems.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to document financial problem areas including risks and impacts, and identify recommendations for alternatives and improvements.
• Communicate and present accounting information, financial analysis, and financial advice to stakeholders.

To be eligible, you must have earned a qualifying degree or certificate within the last 2 years (or 6 years for veterans).

To qualify, you must meet the Basic Requirements for the GS-510 series and the minimum qualifications for the grade level as stated in the job announcement. Read for More.

Please be sure to read the announcement, including the qualifications and required document section, in it's entirety.