ACCOUNTANT

Providing expert accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations, technicians, and lower-graded accountants to resolve diverse and complex accounting problems. Serves as a staff expert on operational accounting. This includes interpreting, developing, modifying, and integrating accounting policies and procedures to enhance the accuracy and integrity of financial processes. Establishes, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of internal control systems. This involves correcting deficiencies and recommending changes to prevent weaknesses. Maintaining contact with management and program officials, responding to customer inquiries about data discrepancies, and coordinating with budget personnel on financial matters. Performing special audits, studies, or reviews to determine the reliability and accuracy of accounting reports and financial statements. Provide analyses and reconciliations related to the more complex accounting functions which have very high visibility, involve