Accountant

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Finance and Accounting (OF&A). The Office of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the integrity of the SI's internal controls; financial policies and procedures; and the planning, directing, and managing of its accounting and financial services programs. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Accountant is responsible for managing advanced accounting functions and requirements associated primarily with federal accounting; analyzing and resolving their complex and controversial problems; preparing comprehensive accounting data and financial reports; and managing that data in automated accounting systems. In this position, you will: · Be responsible for federal reporting (i.e. GTAS and SF133) and analyzing trial balance and reconciling as well as preparing journal entries and maintaining assigned general ledger reconciliations for cash, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid and deferred expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued liabilities. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual federal financial statements ensuring they cross-tie with related footnotes and conduct period-to-period comparisons identifying variances and anomalies. Serve as an expert authority in the application of federal accounting standards and advise management on complex financial accounting procedures for proprietary and budgetary accounts, as well as obligations, etc. Serve as a subject matter expert that participates, develops, documents, and improves existing instructions and accounting procedures to meet accounting/reporting requirements in accordance with federal laws, rules, and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : A. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; or A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. You must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor for verification in order to be considered. In addition to meeting the basic requirements

Salaire : $121,785 – $158,322/Per Year

Join the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo, in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."