Job Summary
- Company
- AFGE
- Location
- Washington, DC 20001
- Industries
- Other/Not Classified
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- Staff Acct-Monster09
Staff Accountant
About the Job
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Staff Accountant - Finance and Information Services Department (2 positions)
This is a position located in Washington, DC, (2 blocks from the metro). Our work week is basically 35 hours. Excellent benefits package to include but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision 3 weeks of accrued vacation leave, 12 holidays, 13 sick days, retirement plans (401K and pension), EAP, Life Insurance and AD&D etc.
The incumbent of this position is expected to perform the following duties:
-The incumbent is a member of the professional staff and carries out complete auditing, review, evaluation, reporting, and related responsibilities of conducting examination of accounts in assigned Locals or Councils.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements.
- Preparation of the monthly and quarterly general ledger checklist.
- Assist in preparation of annual tax returns (LM-2, 990, 940, and OPM returns).
- Prepare monthly journal entries.
- Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
- Review expense vouchers to determine if paid under AFGE guidelines.
- Assist in preparation and data entry of budget and other areas affecting the financial statements.
The incumbent receives general instructions from the Director of Finance as to the scope of his tasks, problems to be expected, objectives to be achieved, and any limitation on the nature of the solution or the procedures to be used. The incumbent's work is under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Finance and the general supervision of the Director.
Reports and recommendations are reviewed for compliance with general instructions; program conformity; sound application of principles, theories and techniques; adherence to policies, practices and procedures; and for the soundness of judgment and conclusions.
Applicants must have the following education and/or experience as specified in the OPM Qualifications Handbook X-118 for the accounting series:
Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable - Vacancy Announcement # 48
-Completion of a four (4) year college course leading to a BA degree in Accounting;
-Two (2) years of specialized experience as a professional accountant or auditor. Their experience must assure applicant's ability to perform professional work as a Staff Accountant and include spread sheet experience.
-Demonstrates the ability to take the lead role on various assignments
Position 2: Staff Accountant – Accounts Receivable - Vacancy Announcement # 49
-Applicant must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Or -STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
Applicants must have a BA degree in Accounting, two (2) years specialized experience in professional work, and actively seeking CPA certification.
- Must have effective communication skills, must interact on a daily basis with customers
-Must have an interest in and loyalty to the labor union movement
Activities are limited and subject to close control during the indoctrination period. These restraints will be relaxed gradually and incumbent will be promoted when he/she has demonstrated the ability to fully perform the duties prescribed.
Submit your resume with salary requirements and include in the subject line “Attention Monster-STACCT”. Please make reference to Vacancy Announcement Number.
Staff Accountant - Finance and Information Services Department (2 positions)
This is a position located in Washington, DC, (2 blocks from the metro). Our work week is basically 35 hours. Excellent benefits package to include but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision 3 weeks of accrued vacation leave, 12 holidays, 13 sick days, retirement plans (401K and pension), EAP, Life Insurance and AD&D etc.
The incumbent of this position is expected to perform the following duties:
-The incumbent is a member of the professional staff and carries out complete auditing, review, evaluation, reporting, and related responsibilities of conducting examination of accounts in assigned Locals or Councils.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements.
- Preparation of the monthly and quarterly general ledger checklist.
- Assist in preparation of annual tax returns (LM-2, 990, 940, and OPM returns).
- Prepare monthly journal entries.
- Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
- Review expense vouchers to determine if paid under AFGE guidelines.
- Assist in preparation and data entry of budget and other areas affecting the financial statements.
The incumbent receives general instructions from the Director of Finance as to the scope of his tasks, problems to be expected, objectives to be achieved, and any limitation on the nature of the solution or the procedures to be used. The incumbent's work is under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Finance and the general supervision of the Director.
Reports and recommendations are reviewed for compliance with general instructions; program conformity; sound application of principles, theories and techniques; adherence to policies, practices and procedures; and for the soundness of judgment and conclusions.
Applicants must have the following education and/or experience as specified in the OPM Qualifications Handbook X-118 for the accounting series:
Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable - Vacancy Announcement # 48
-Completion of a four (4) year college course leading to a BA degree in Accounting;
-Two (2) years of specialized experience as a professional accountant or auditor. Their experience must assure applicant's ability to perform professional work as a Staff Accountant and include spread sheet experience.
-Demonstrates the ability to take the lead role on various assignments
Position 2: Staff Accountant – Accounts Receivable - Vacancy Announcement # 49
-Applicant must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Or -STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
Applicants must have a BA degree in Accounting, two (2) years specialized experience in professional work, and actively seeking CPA certification.
- Must have effective communication skills, must interact on a daily basis with customers
-Must have an interest in and loyalty to the labor union movement
Activities are limited and subject to close control during the indoctrination period. These restraints will be relaxed gradually and incumbent will be promoted when he/she has demonstrated the ability to fully perform the duties prescribed.
Submit your resume with salary requirements and include in the subject line “Attention Monster-STACCT”. Please make reference to Vacancy Announcement Number.
