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Supervisory Accountant

Smithsonian Institution · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Accounting ISFJISTJ Finance
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About the Role

The Smithsonian Institutions the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Finance and Accounting (OF&A). The Office of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the integrity of internal controls; financial policies and procedures; and the planning, directing, and managing of its accounting and financial services programs. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

What You'll Do

  • This position is located in the General Accounting and Reporting (GAR) Team of OF&A.
  • The incumbent serves as a supervisory staff accountant (GAR Supervisor) and reports to the GAR Manager.
  • In this position, you will: Perform all the major aspects of a federal supervisor.
  • Function as a senior advisor responsible for providing professional advice and guidance to senior management and unit level personnel regarding complex federal accounting issues and financial reporting needs.
  • Research and interpret complex federal accounting standards and implement policy based on financial accounting standards and guidance, as defined by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury.
  • Provide professional advice and guidance to the GAR Manager, Financial Controller etc. on difficult and controversial accounting and financial reporting problems and issues.
  • Responsible for the submission of periodic Treasury GTAS and GWA reports, as well as the SF-133 report; projects or other complex tasks reconciling financial records and applying accounting concepts.

Requirements

  • Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
  • See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
  • For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
  • You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application.
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.
  • Official transcripts will be required if selected.
  • Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.
  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Benefits

  • The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

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Job ID: a70d50ac-227c-460c-a714-ebc9b3d6cc3b

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