Accountant

About the Position: The position supports the mission of the Financial Operations Division (J8) and is located in Aurora, Colorado. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Duties Responsible for payment and collection supporting documents, validation and voucher certification duties. Provide professional accounting advice, assistance, and management accounting information to financial managers on status, trends, statutory, and policy limitations. Continually review financial output to identify potential problems and trends that do not support command objectives. Certify prior year funds availability for proposed obligation adjustments or fund withdrawals; analyzing all such adjustments to ensure propriety and legality. Review, validate and perform desk audits of Standard Operation Procedures for the accounting functions performed by Accounting Technicians. Provide certification of collection vouchers for funds received under the refund program. Research and document major issues impacting the financial records or accounting systems and provides findings to the Accounting Officer. Requirements Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a favorable (NACI) background check. One year trial/probationary period may be required. A Financial Management Certification Level II is required within 24 months of employment. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. #J-18808-Ljbffr