Job Description
JOB SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human ResourcesPOSITION SERIES: DS-510POSITION GRADE: DS-13IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: May 22, 2026TOUR OF DUTY: To Be DeterminedAREA OF CONSIDERATION: UnlimitedPROMOTION POTENTIAL: None NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or moreAGENCY: Government Operations ClusterDURATION OF APPOINTMENT: PermanentCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Government Operations Cluster (GOC), Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The incumbent is responsible for various accounting functions associated with the day-to-day fiscal operations, serving as an expert advisor in planning, developing, and implementing new and existing accounting programs, systems, and processes. The incumbent also assists the accounting supervisor with guiding lower-level accountants to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records and reports. Duties include, but are not limited to: ensuring accurate recordation of agency Fixed/Capital assets in the system; creating financial reports; recommending management action when analysis indicates a trend that could lead to an underpayment or overpayment; developing internal controls; and resolving complex audit adjustment issues presented by the independent auditors and Office of Inspector General. Performs other related duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Five (5) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as evaluating accounting operations, processes and systems; reviewing complex financial transactions and preparing reports; and possessing expert knowledge of accounting and auditing laws, regulations and policies in order to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and provide recommendations. 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). SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.COVID-19 VACCINATION: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement. EEO STATEMENT: The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. HOW TO APPLY: All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination. JOB OFFERS: Official job offers are made only by the OCFO’s Office of Human Resourc