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Federal Government Accountant I (5952)

Federal Government Accountant I (5952)

Three Saints Bay, LLC

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$93K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Old Harbor Solutions is looking for a Federal Government Accountant I to join our team to support our customer in Cincinnati, OH.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide accounting support to our federal client
  • Executing, researching, analyzing, and processing information related to accounting transactions/events to ensure completeness and accuracy of
  • Preparing, reviewing, and reconciling financial statements and other reports to meet reporting requirements Ensure documentation supports claimed expenses
  • Applying federal accounting standards and fiscal law
  • Implementing financial policies, regulations, principles, internal controls and procedures to financial management activities

Requirements:
  • US Citizenship
  • Four (4) years in an office environment performing Federal Government Accounting work
  • Knowledge of Federal laws, rules and regulations impacting Federal Government Financial Mgt.
  • Knowledge of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) issuances; GAO Policy and Procedures Manual for Guidance of Federal Agencies; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-11, A-123, and A-136; and familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
  • Microsoft Office (including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Effective writing and communication skills to prepare reports and summaries.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance that included 24 semester hours of accounting course work

Position located in Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $93,231.00
Apply at: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=78&rid=5952
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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