Accountant - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland) Job in Fort Meade, MD

Vacancy No. 1274318 Department National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Salary $57,164.00 to $131,826.00 Grade 7 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/18/2025 Close Date 8/25/2025
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Locations:
Fort Meade, MD


Summary

We are looking for entry and experienced accountants to provide quantitative information useful in making decisions regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services; record and analyze complex non-routine transactions; monitor financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes; prepare reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities.

Duties

As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and potentially remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system. Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to:

- Authorizing, recording, classifying, and summarizing economic events
- Recording and analyzing complex non-routine transactions
- Performing reconciliations of reporting and accounting entries
- Monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes
- Preparing reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities
- Using managerial accounting systems to help decision makers manage cost and measure performance
- Recording, evaluating, and remediating general property, plant, and equipment

*Please note that 24 semester credit hours in accounting is REQUIRED to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts.*

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph

Qualifications

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

Relevant experience must be working within the accounting career field (for example, using financial data to plan for future opportunities and minimize risk, recording and analyzing financial data and transactions, monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes).

Education

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Accounting or in any field with AT LEAST 24 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN ACCOUNTING.

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $57,164 - $131,826 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). **Core daily job duties must be done on location in the office located at Ft. Meade, MD**

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong communication, problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates will also be required to:
- Record and analyze financial data and transactions for legality, appropriateness, and accuracy
- Use specialized software packages for tasks such as inventory management, financial management, equipment diagnostics, or other specialized functions
- Use spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access
- Help or assist coworkers, subordinates, or other employees when needed
- Work as part of a team
- Strong preference given to those with detailed Excel skills, i.e., pivot tables, using formulas, etc.
- Strong preference given to those with Federal Accounting experience (Experienced level positions)

Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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