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Accountant (Staff)

Office of Justice Programs (Department of Justice) · Washington, Washington DC · On-site

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Pay$122k to $158k a year
LevelManager · Accounting
Work modeOn-site
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseNot mentioned
ExperienceNot stated
PostedOct 6, 2026
Found by usOct 7, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

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Interpret federal grant accounting rules, provide policy guidance, review grantee financials and conduct on site monitoring.

Worth knowing: Requires coordinating with Inspector General and GAO on policy issues

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Employer: Office of Justice Programs (Department of Justice), posting on USAJOBS, the US government's official hiring site Job title: Accountant (Staff) Location: Washington, District of Columbia Salary: $121785 to $158322 Per Year Open from 2026-10-06 to 2026-10-20 Who may apply: Grade: 13 Remote: no; telework eligible: yes Summary: This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Grant Financial Management Division (GFMD). Duties: The duties and responsibilities for a GS- 0510-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Major Duties: Interprets and administers comprehensive accounting and financial management policies to ensure compliance with federal standards established by Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury Department, General Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Office of Justice Programs (OJP), including formulating policy clarifications on fiscal requirements for record-keeping, auditing, purchasing, grant management, and contracting. Analyzes complex federal grant administration requirements for grant-in-aid programs by reviewing OMB circulars, program regulations, DOJ/OJP guidelines, and authorizing statutes to establish procedures resolving unprecedented issues affecting grant programs. Serves as subject matter expert on accounting and financial management policies by authoring and revising official guidance, producing clear written material on complex technical accounting topics, and coordinating development and dissemination of policy statements. Provides technical guidance and education to discretionary grant recipients, state criminal justice agencies, and for-profit/nonprofit organizations on financial accountability, budgeting, grants management, and compliance with federal statutes and DOJ/OJP policies. Conducts cost analysis and validation by reviewing indirect cost rate applications from state/local governments and organizations, examining payment requests and grant budgets to verify cost allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance with cost principles.

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