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CFS

Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Alexandria, VA

$120 - $130K/hr

CPA Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager Our client is seeking a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager with deep nonprofit expertise to lead and oversee core ...

CFS

Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$120 - $130K/hr

CPA Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager Our client is seeking a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager with deep nonprofit expertise to lead and oversee core ...

UGA Career Center

Accountant

Rockville, MD · On-site

$143K/yr

... 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 ...

Refugees International

Accountant

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

As a critical member of the Finance and Accounting team your duties will be the foundation of the organization's successful financial management. You will record AP/AR and payroll into Sage Intacct ...

RAJA TRADING COMPANY INC

Accountant

Falls Church, VA

$55K - $60K/yr

In this role, you will document the company's financial transactions by executing daily accounting tasks with strong attention to details. This will be a full-time on-site position in Falls Church ...

Refugees International

Accountant

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

As a critical member of the Finance and Accounting team your duties will be the foundation of the organization's successful financial management. You will record AP/AR and payroll into Sage Intacct ...

Department of Human Services

Accountant

Rockville, MD · On-site

$143K/yr

... 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 ...

RAJA TRADING COMPANY INC

Accountant

Falls Church, VA

$55K - $60K/yr

In this role, you will document the company's financial transactions by executing daily accounting tasks with strong attention to details. This will be a full-time on-site position in Falls Church ...

C2 Alaska, LLC

Accountant

Washington, DC · On-site

$44.95/hr

Overview C2 ALASKA, LLC Washington, DC The Accountant Technician II, Journeyman Division of Enforcement, Office of Distributions reviews and analyzes financial data, documents, and manual or ...

C2 Alaska, LLC

Accountant

Washington, DC · On-site

$44.95/hr

Overview C2 ALASKA, LLC Washington, DC The Accountant Technician II, Journeyman Division of Enforcement, Office of Distributions reviews and analyzes financial data, documents, and manual or ...

RAJA TRADING COMPANY INC

Accountant

Falls Church, VA

$55K - $60K/yr

In this role, you will document the companys financial transactions by executing daily accounting tasks with strong attention to details. This will be a full-time on-site position in Falls Church ...

C2 Alaska, LLC

Accountant

Washington, DC

$44.95/hr

Summary C2 ALASKA, LLC Washington, DC The Accountant Technician II, Journeyman Division of Enforcement, Office of Distributions reviews and analyzes financial data, documents, and manual or automated ...

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How much do accountants jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for accountants in Reston, VA is $71,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,800.00 and $81,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do accountants do?

Accountants are professionals who manage and analyze financial records for individuals, businesses, or organizations. Their primary responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with tax laws, overseeing audits, and advising on financial decisions. Accountants help organizations track income and expenditures, plan budgets, and find ways to improve financial efficiency. They may specialize in areas such as tax, auditing, forensic accounting, or management accounting.

What is the difference between Accountants vs Bookkeepers?

AspectAccountantsBookkeepers
CredentialsOften require a CPA or accounting degreeTypically need a high school diploma; certifications are optional
Work EnvironmentPrepare financial statements, analyze data, and provide adviceRecord daily financial transactions and maintain ledgers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, public accounting, and government sectorsCommon in small businesses and retail environments
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for alongside accounting services and financial analysisCompared for basic bookkeeping tasks and small business support

Accountants and bookkeepers both handle financial data, but accountants typically have higher credentials and perform complex analysis, while bookkeepers focus on recording daily transactions. Understanding these differences helps businesses choose the right financial professional for their needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Accountant, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles, generally supported by a degree in accounting or finance and often a CPA certification. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Excel, as well as knowledge of tax laws and financial regulations, is typically required. Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills help accountants manage deadlines, collaborate with teams, and explain complex financial information. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective business decision-making.

What are some common challenges accountants face when working with cross-functional teams?

Accountants often collaborate with departments such as operations, sales, and IT to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. A common challenge is communicating complex financial concepts to colleagues who may not have a finance background, requiring clear and concise explanations. Accountants must also adapt to varying priorities and timelines, balancing their own deadlines with those of other teams. Building strong relationships and proactively addressing misunderstandings can help create smoother workflows and more effective collaboration.
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Accountant

US Department of Homeland Security

Camp Springs, MD • On-site

$70K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

82nd of 274 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.
As an Accountant, you will direct, implement, coordinate, and/or oversee a variety of accounting related activities impacting USCIS operations and provide professional assistance and direct support to HQ and field management relating to the application of planning systems and management programs.Qualifications:The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 06/12/2026.
Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 06/12/2026.
Application Limit: This vacancy is limited to the first 25 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11:59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate)
  • 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
  • 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 oneof the following:
    1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
    2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
    3. 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.
GS-09: You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the MAJORITY of the following duties:
  • Identifying transactions that need general ledger adjustments;
  • Providing technical support to program managers and leadership;
  • Analyzing and interpreting accounting data, reports and performing financial analyses, forecasts, and evaluations;
  • Supporting the planning and implementation of internal controls to ensure system integrity. OR
  • You may substitute a Master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.

GS-11: You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the MAJORITY of the following duties:
  • Performing general ledger operations, including analyzing transactions for effects on assets, liabilities, net position, and financial operations;
  • Preparing general ledger reconciliations, developing accounting estimates, validation of account balances;
  • Analyzing and interpreting accounting data/reports and performing financial analyses, forecasts, and evaluations;
  • Providing support on internal control reviews and onsite reviews of systems. OR
  • You may substitute a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level or such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.

GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the MAJORITY of the following duties:
  • Preparing financial statements and reports for management;
  • Developing internal operating procedures required to implement policies.
  • Identifying areas requiring changes in policies and procedures, providing support to make necessary changes.
  • Ensuring accuracy of data produced by accounting systems and the reconciliation of systems outputs to other accounting systems and subsystems.
Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 06/12/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions.
Education:Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  • Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
  • Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor name and phone number
  • Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
  • Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.
Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service.
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at the grade level GS-12.
COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (at the GS-09/11 levels only): If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards. Transcript required: If you don't submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution.
Basic Education or Experience Requirement: This position has a basic requirement that can be met by either education or experience. If you meet this requirement via education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) to support the basic educational requirement or a list of coursework with hours completed. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution. If you meet this requirement via experience, the experience must be listed in your resume.
Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Common definitions for hiring terms found in this announcement.Employment Type: OTHER

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency operating within the government services industry in Washington, DC, US. Established in 2003, the DHS is directly responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its main responsibilities include protecting the United States from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. Through its more than 20 component agencies including Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it ensures the safety of the US through numerous programs and initiatives. The DHS upholds a core value system with the mission of safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and values. Notably, the DHS plays a critical role in the spectral range of activities to prepare, prevent, and respond to possible threats to the US.

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Public administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2003

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