Accountant (supporting NOAA)

About the role

Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking an Accountant to support the financial operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).

Responsibilities

• Support monthly reporting for assigned general ledgers including research, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Make recommendations for resolution of issues and help execute actions.
• Reconcile populations in the Oracle Accounting System to the legacy accounting system and perform reconciliation of outstanding receivables transactions against the general ledger accounts.
• Interview key stakeholders, review existing process documentation and current “as is” and “to be” documentation for processing financial transactions.
• Analyze transactions for compliance with TRM guidance including appropriate attributes.
• Analyze trial balance files for compliance with Treasury Tie Points.
• Support the OCFO in areas of audit readiness, audit response and management, and accounting advisory services.
• Document clients' current and future processes both graphically (process maps, diagrams) and with written text.
• Support the development of methodologies to address specific financial management issues.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Aid in the analysis, research, and support of technical accounting issues.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-4 years' relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with ability to pass a Government background investigation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Audit readiness support, audit finding remediation, internal controls, and financial planning and analysis.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal financial regulations.
• Comfortable in working across multiple stakeholders and groups, while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a high pace working environment.
• Ability to understand and prioritize customer needs.
• Skill in using discretion and tact when dealing with all levels of seniority.
• Ability to initiate action independently after having been given general guidance/direction.
• Ability to adapt well to change.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated ability to be a trusted advocate for the customer.
• Existing knowledge of NOAA financial systems a plus.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits packages including health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.