Job Title: Accountant - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
Posted by: National Security Agency on Aug 20, 2025
Location:
Fort Meade , MDJob Description:
Responsibilities:
As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and potentially remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system. Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to:
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Authorizing, recording, classifying, and summarizing economic events
-Recording and analyzing complex non-routine transactions
-Performing reconciliations of reporting and accounting entries
-Monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes
-Preparing reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities
-Using managerial accounting systems to help decision makers manage cost and measure performance
-Recording, evaluating, and remediating general property, plant, and equipment
*Please note that 24 semester credit hours in accounting is REQUIRED to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts.*
Skills:
The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong communication, problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates will also be required to:
- Record and analyze financial data and transactions for legality, appropriateness, and accuracy
- Use specialized software packages for tasks such as inventory management, financial management,
equipment diagnostics, or other specialized functions
- Use spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access
- Help or assist coworkers, subordinates, or other employees when needed
- Work as part of a team
- Strong preference given to those with detailed Excel skills, i.e., pivot tables, using formulas, etc.
- Strong preference given to those with Federal Accounting experience (Experienced level positions)
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $57,164 - $131,826 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). **Core daily job duties must be done on location in the office located at Ft. Meade, MD**
How To Apply - External:
Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.
A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. **Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com**
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.
DCIPS Disclaimer:
**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS**
Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.
Veterans' Preference
In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, \
As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and potentially remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system. Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to:
-
Authorizing, recording, classifying, and summarizing economic events
-Recording and analyzing complex non-routine transactions
-Performing reconciliations of reporting and accounting entries
-Monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes
-Preparing reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities
-Using managerial accounting systems to help decision makers manage cost and measure performance
-Recording, evaluating, and remediating general property, plant, and equipment
*Please note that 24 semester credit hours in accounting is REQUIRED to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts.*
Skills:
The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong communication, problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates will also be required to:
- Record and analyze financial data and transactions for legality, appropriateness, and accuracy
- Use specialized software packages for tasks such as inventory management, financial management,
equipment diagnostics, or other specialized functions
- Use spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access
- Help or assist coworkers, subordinates, or other employees when needed
- Work as part of a team
- Strong preference given to those with detailed Excel skills, i.e., pivot tables, using formulas, etc.
- Strong preference given to those with Federal Accounting experience (Experienced level positions)
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $57,164 - $131,826 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). **Core daily job duties must be done on location in the office located at Ft. Meade, MD**
How To Apply - External:
Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.
A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. **Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com**
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.
DCIPS Disclaimer:
**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS**
Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.
Veterans' Preference
In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, \
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