CBO’s Office of Financial Management (OFM), which consists of four professional staff members, seeks a midlevel accountant to assist in the management and accounting of the CBO’s annual appropriation. The person in this position will work directly with the senior accountant and report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The accountant will support the senior accountant and the CFO in preparing agency-wide financial statements and internal management reports. The incumbent will document and employ accounting standards, policies, and procedures; examine, analyze, and interpret accounting data, records, and reports; process accounts payable; and perform other accounting and budget functions as assigned. The incumbent will conduct property accountability and internal control reviews, and draw on the principles and concepts underlying such activities. The midlevel accountant will also analyze internal control test results, and, when necessary, will identify and develop corrective actions and process improvements. Closely coordinating with the senior accountant, the incumbent will assist in the annual independent audit of the agency’s financial statements.    Qualifications Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical field and between two through five years of accounting experience for the federal government. Candidates must have hands-on experience producing financial statements and recording and reporting general property and equipment. Candidates possessing strong accounting system and application skills, and knowledge of audit and internal control theory, concepts, and techniques are preferred. Experience developing automated financial management tools and familiarity with government travel are plusses. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to research and resolve accounting discrepancies. Candidates must also possess the ability to gather, assemble, and analyze accounting data for timely and accurate financial reporting. Demonstrated skills working both independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels are required. Strong skills with computer applications such as Excel, Access, and related products are a must. The ability to handle a wide range of time-sensitive projects simultaneously and the flexibility to work additional hours as required are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Candidates must have had or be able to obtain a favorable adjudication of a public trust background investigation, which includes a credit check.    Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with education and related experience. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, and contact information for three references. Submit your application by September 20th  to ensure consideration. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process relative to other applicants: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans. To claim this preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit a Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form to veoa@cbo.gov  within two weeks of applying. Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to careers@cbo.gov . EEO M/F/V/D