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Summary
Accountants use their skills in challenging and rewarding areas such as: financial statement compilation and analysis; general ledger review and analysis; and payroll and tax accounting.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/02/2023 to 09/30/2024
* Salary
$74,318 - $129,759 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 13
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
* Washington, DC
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0510 Accounting
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
* Drug test
Yes
* Announcement number
24-12289###-####/SEHD
* Control number
772415900
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This job is open to
* Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
* Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
As an Accountant for CIA, you will play an integral part in achieving and sustaining auditable financial statements and ensuring financial transactions across a wide range of activities are accurately calculated, recorded, and tracked. You will have the opportunity to work directly with customers, becoming the link between complex transactions and financially accurate documentation.
You will be an important partner in all financial occupations, as well as across the Agency and Intelligence Community, as you gain governmental accounting expertise and provide financial analysis of programs and business enterprises.
You will have the opportunity to compete for global positions after successfully completing your initial developmental program.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
* You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
* You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
* You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
* You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
* Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
* Financial and Federal Accounting Standards
* Cost Accounting Standards
* Managerial Accounting
* Financial Analysis
* Documented good credit history
* Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
* Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as:
* Certified Public Accountant
* Certified Internal Auditor
* Certified Government Financial Manager
* Demonstrated excellent:
* Interpersonal skills
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Customer service
* Analytic and problem-solving abilities
* Team and independent work ethic
Education
* Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following:
* Accounting
* Business Administration
* Business Management
* Finance
* At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
* At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
* How to Apply
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Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
Website
Address
Talent Center
CIA HQ
Washington, DC 20505
US
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Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
For further information, please visit:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
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Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
Website
Address
Talent Center
CIA HQ
Washington, DC 20505
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/02/2023 to 09/30/2024
* Salary
$74,318 - $129,759 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 13
* Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
* Washington, DC
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0510 Accounting
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
* Drug test
Yes
* Announcement number
24-12289###-####/SEHD
* Control number
772415900
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/772415900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.