Accountant

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for performing professional accounting work and providing authoritative advice to executive level management, external parties and other staff on policy and operations related to accounting and financial management matters. This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), which establishes financial policies and procedures and oversees the formulation and execution of the agency's budget.

Performs professional accounting work that requires the application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards. Provides technical leadership in the design, development, operation, or inspection of accounting and budget systems. Oversee OCFO's activities on the annual Performance and Accountability Report in collaboration with other offices. Serves as the audit liaison for the agency's financial statement audit, to include gathering requested documentation, coordinating with other offices and our shared service provider and updating management on the status of the audit. Develops accounting cost policy, methods, and processes for compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Participates in the annual Farm Credit System assessment process and supports the budget team as needed on functions such as mid-year budget reviews.