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Accountant (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Maritime Administration (Department of Transportation) · Washington, Washington DC · Hybrid

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Pay$144k to $187k a year
LevelManager · Accounting
Work modeHybrid
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseNot mentioned
Experience1 year+
PostedOct 1, 2026
Found by usOct 2, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

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Lead and improve financial management controls, reporting, and analyses for a federal maritime agency.

Worth knowing: Requires transcripts and one year of GS-13 equivalent specialized experience

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Employer: Maritime Administration (Department of Transportation), posting on USAJOBS, the US government's official hiring site Job title: Accountant (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) Location: Washington, District of Columbia Salary: $143913 to $187093 Per Year Open from 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-14 Who may apply: Grade: 14 Remote: no; telework eligible: yes Summary: Join the Maritime Administration's Office of Financial Policy and Compliance as a strategic accounting leader responsible for improving financial management, strengthening internal controls, and advising senior leadership on initiatives that support sound financial stewardship and organizational performance. Duties: The Accountant: Leads financial management improvement initiatives by evaluating accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and business processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and financial accountability. Analyzes complex financial, operational, and organizational performance data to identify trends, evaluate risks, and develop recommendations that support executive decision-making and strategic priorities. Advises senior leadership on financial management policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and business process improvements to strengthen organizational performance and ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to implement financial management improvements, business transformation initiatives, and corrective actions that enhance financial operations and internal controls. Prepares executive briefings, reports, analyses, and policy recommendations that communicate complex financial information and support informed management decisions. The ideal candidate for this position is a collaborative financial management professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving business processes, and influencing organizational change. They combine strong accounting expertise with sound judgment, communicate effectively with senior leaders, and develop practical solutions that strengthen financial management, internal controls, compliance, and organizational performance.

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