# ACCOUNTANT

Hiring organization: [U.S. Coast Guard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-coast-guard)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5b1f4548-31f1-4280-8b19-5ffbee292f91

Listed on U.S. Coast Guard's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Topeka, KS
- Salary: 90968 – 118261 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves analyzing and reconciling complex payroll and financial accounting records for the Coast Guard, ensuring compliance with appropriation law and audit standards. The accountant will review transactions, design accounting systems, prepare financial reports, and lead process improvements for military personnel and payroll activities.

_Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard's wording._

## Skills named

Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Payroll Accounting

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent work experience and education
- One full year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in federal accounting
- Knowledge of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards
- Experience designing and developing accounting and financial information systems

## Nice to have

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification

Apply on U.S. Coast Guard's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891415400