Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Accounting Officer
$118,935.00 - $153,233.00
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of an Accounting Officer. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG), Agency Financial Operations. Serves as the principal assistant to the Agency Fiscal Officer on accounting matters; plans, directs, monitors, evaluates and provides staff assistance, advice, and supervision over the financial and accounting program of the Office of Lottery and Gaming.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Directing accounting operations
- Ensuring all financial information is accurately recorded and reported using well-established accounting systems and processes which comply with District, Federal and OCFO accounting and financial management regulations and requirements
- Preparing and overseeing the preparation of financial statements
- Assessing accounting systems and recommending changes and/or modifications to overcome deficiencies
- Establishing and implementing a quality control programs
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Six (6) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as directing accounting operations, accounting systems and processes; preparation of financial statements; expert knowledge of and compliance with accounting and auditing laws, regulations, and principals.
In addition – Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. This can include up to six (6) hours of business law.
Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 24 semester credit hours in accounting in order to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024 or orlando.golding@dc.gov.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number: 23-AD-DCLB-0002.
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Orlando Golding
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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