Accountant (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

This position is located in the Office of the Associate Administrator for Budget and Programs/Chief Financial Officer, Maritime Administration (MARAD). The position directly supports executive leadership in carrying out statutory and regulatory financial management responsibilities and provides technical accounting expertise on matters affecting budget execution, status of funds, accounting integrity, account reconciliation, cost analysis, executive dashboards, and fiduciary review. As a Accountant, you will: Serves as the senior accounting advisor for budget execution, status of funds, reimbursable agreements, Working Capital Fund, revolving fund, and other agency financial activities. Analyzes financial data to monitor funds availability, obligations, expenditures, reimbursements, and related accounting activity, identifying trends, discrepancies, and issues that impact financial integrity and decision-making. Prepares executive-level financial reports, analyses, dashboards, and briefings for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Deputy CFO, and other senior leadership to support strategic planning and resource management. Supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting by ensuring financial data is accurate, complete, properly documented, and compliant with federal accounting standards, Treasury requirements, OMB guidance, and agency policy. Develops financial performance metrics and data visualizations that enhance executive insight into fund execution, financial performance, and overall fiscal stewardship. The ideal candidate is a strategic accounting professional with experience analyzing complex financial data, monitoring budget execution, and advising leadership on the status of funds. They excel at identifying financial trends, ensuring data integrity, and translating complex financial information into clear recommendations that support sound decision-making and effective stewardship of public resources.