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Central Intelligence Agency is hiring an Accountant. The CIA seeks an accountant who will help achieve and sustain auditable financial statements, ensure accurate calculation, recording and tracking of financial transactions, and serve as a liaison between complex transactions and documentation while providing financial analysis across the Agency and Intelligence Community.
Key focus areas include Play an integral part in achieving and sustaining auditable financial statements, Ensure financial transactions are accurately calculated, recorded, and tracked, and Work directly with customers as the link between complex transactions and documentation.
Successful candidates bring Documented Good Credit History, U.S. Citizenship, and Background Investigation. Important skills include Financial Statement Compilation And Analysis, General Ledger Review And Analysis, Payroll And Tax Accounting, GAAP, Financial And Federal Accounting Standards, and Cost Accounting Standards. Preferred (not required): Interpersonal Skills, Verbal And Written Communication Skills, Customer Service, and Analytic And Problem-Solving Abilities.
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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. Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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: Excellent Interpersonal skills Verbal and written communication skills Costumer service Analytic and problem-solving abilities Team and independent work ethic 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. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Education Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Accounting Business Administration Finance Public Administration At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework
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