Accountant

Open: August 5, 2026 — Closes: August 17, 2026 Summary As an Accountant, you will provide advice and assistance to management and the Accounting Officer to interpret accounting data for problem-solving and decision-making. The incumbent is responsible for the phases of financial analysis and review, interpretation, and implementation of procedures insuring the integrity of southeastern financial data and reporting. ***This is NOT a remote position. You will have to physically report to Elberton, GA.*** Major Duties As an Accountant, you will: Perform complex SEPA accounting program operations that include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable, fund distribution, obligations, payments, credit reform accounting, financial reporting, etc.; Work with contractors to prepare financial reporting, and analyze and reconcile contractor data; Apply industry best practices and existing accounting and financial policies to problems identified in day-to-day operations; Recommend and implement the best approach to solving problems by giving consideration to the impact upon the many DOE offices which may be affected; Recommend financial and accounting policies, principles and procedures for the organization or program supported, as well as revise existing guidance; Develop and support DOE's financial risk management framework, and DOE internal control program, financial management oversight, risk analysis, corporate reviews and analyses, management controls, accountability reporting, audit resolution and follow-up, and related issues; Develop and monitor accounting systems elements and internal controls, identifying problem areas and developing solutions to improve operating program or overall Department accounting and financial management effectiveness; Analyze and reconcile a wide variety of integrated accounts; Conduct special projects to perform in-depth analysis of complex accounting data and interpret that data/information to ensure that information accurately reflects the financial condition of the assigned organization; Gather data requests, as appropriate, for auditors and interacts with them to arrive at agreed upon audit solutions; Track and resolve audit findings and works with others to prevent audit findings from reoccurring in future audits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Energy Headquarters