# Accountant

Hiring organization: [Western Area Power Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/western-area-power-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/20fcda89-b069-4033-a022-86bf45bba0b2

Listed on Western Area Power Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Loveland, CO
- Salary: 83265 – 129742 USD per year

## Summary

A financial analysis role supporting a regional power authority's accounting operations, responsible for maintaining cost and fiscal systems, advising management on financial data, and serving as the primary liaison for audits and account reconciliations. Suits experienced accountants with federal or utility sector background who can handle multi-faceted accounting responsibilities in a structured, compliance-heavy environment.

_Our summary, not Western Area Power Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Cost Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Internal Controls, Project Accounting

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours of accounting coursework
- OR 4+ years of accounting experience with professional accounting knowledge
- Specialized experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports
- Reconciliation of accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger accounts
- For GS-12: experience with month-end and year-end journal entries and capital asset tracking

## Nice to have

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential
- Graduate education beyond first two years in related field

Apply on Western Area Power Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890397200