US Army Corps of Engineers (Wilmington District) Hiring for Entry Level Accountant Job at Wilmington, NC Full Time

This is a civilian position. Seeking a self-motivated problem solver who desires a challenging and fulfilling career in public service.

Mission: The Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is a primarily civilian workforce dedicated to serving the nation in many rewarding programs including maintenance of federal navigation channels, ecosystem restoration, construction of military facilities, beach re-nourishment, supporting FEMA during emergencies and the operation and maintenance of dams and reservoirs for the purpose of flood risk management, hydropower production, water storage and recreation. The Wilmington District Finance and Accounting Office supports these functions by providing professional accounting and financial services to District management, higher level headquarters and other stakeholders. For more information about the Corps of Engineers visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/CORPSCONNECTION.

Team: Serving our Nation and being a part of the unique and varied work accomplished by the district’s team of engineers, scientists and other professionals, coupled with the broad financial and accounting requirements makes being an accountant at the Corps of Engineers a particularly rewarding experience.

Position Details: The entry level accountant position is part of a training program designed to develop the incumbent from entry level to the full performance level in the following areas:

· Fund and managerial accounting across multiple federal and non‐federal appropriations

· Drafting annual financial statements

· Working capital fund accounting and analysis

· Real and personal property accounting

· Internal control development, evaluation and execution

Performance based promotions are used to recognize the incumbent’s progression through the training program.

Qualifications:

· Must be a US Citizen

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field completed within last two years or to be completed by December 2022. Degree must include or be supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Full time employment is contingent on graduation. Part-time employment may be available prior to graduation if selected.

· Ability to identify data trends and formulate logical conclusions about their impacts

· Desire to learn through new challenges and situations for professional growth

· Interpersonal skills including effective written and oral communication

Benefits: Visit OPM.gov for a full listing

· Recruitment Bonus may be authorized

· Student Loan Repayment may be authorized

· Moving expense reimbursement may be authorized

· Competitive Pay Including:

1. Regular pay increases related to performance

2. Regular cost of living increases

· Work/Life Balance:

1. PTO: New employees annually earn 2 ½ weeks of personal leave plus 2 ½ weeks of sick leave in addition to 11 federal holidays. This increases at 3 and 15 years of service.

2. Flexible work schedules

3. Hybrid telework and in office work environment

· Retirement

1. 401K type benefit with dollar for dollar match up to 5% (called TSP)

2. Supplemental pension based on years of service and high 3 annual salary
· Insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term care and flexible spending accounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,740.00 – $71,146.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC and Local Government Guidance as it evolves.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: One location