Accountant

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Finance and Accounting (OF&A). The Office of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the integrity of the SI's internal controls; financial policies and procedures; and the planning, directing, and managing of its accounting and financial services programs.

The Accountant is responsible for managing advanced accounting functions and requirements associated primarily with federal accounting; analyzing and resolving their complex and controversial problems; preparing comprehensive accounting data and financial reports; and managing that data in automated accounting systems. In this position, you will: · Be responsible for federal reporting (i.e. GTAS and SF133) and analyzing trial balance and reconciling as well as preparing journal entries and maintaining assigned general ledger reconciliations for cash, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid and deferred expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued liabilities. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual federal financial statements ensuring they cross-tie with related footnotes and conduct period-to-period comparisons identifying variances and anomalies. Serve as an expert authority in the application of federal accounting standards and advise management on complex financial accounting procedures for proprietary and budgetary accounts, as well as obligations, etc. Serve as a subject matter expert that participates, develops, documents, and improves existing instructions and accounting procedures to meet accounting/reporting requirements in accordance with federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.