ACCOUNTANT

DutiesThe duties listed represent the major duties performed at the GS-12 level. Position filled below the full performance level are developmental in nature to build skills, proficiency, and work experience.Provides professional accounting services in the interpretation and application of audit and accounting data, principles, policies, and procedures.Monitors performance measurement and financial management information indicators for assessing the operational health of the organization and the accounts managed.Conducts in-depth studies of situations/conditions/problems typically involving complex, highly integrated accounting systems, costing, and financial management execution activities.Takes action and/or makes recommendations regarding revisions to existing operating and reporting procedures, in the development of accounting procedures.Researches regulatory changes and controversial or conflicting policy guidance; analyzes impact on accounting systems; recommends preferred approaches to ensure compliance with policy and to ensure integrity of financial reports and data.