Accountant (Systems)

These positions are with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Associate Chief Financial Officer for Shared Services, Financial Management Services Center in New Orleans, LA. The purpose of these positions are to provide technical advice to officials and other personnel regarding the operations of accounting, payroll, and/or personnel systems. Major duties: Applies knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques to independently plan and conduct a variety of assignments. Assists personnel with analyzing accounting systems to solve a variety of accounting problems. Supports branch and division customer service programs with resolving customer requests, issues, and problems. Assists personnel with analyzing abnormal balances and processing corrective adjustments. Requirements: You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Successful completion of one-year trial period. Incumbent is required to occasionally work overtime, weekends, and holidays.