Job Description

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SUMMARY

The Accountant position facilitates and supports accounting in support of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Programs.

This position performs ad hoc analysis through data extractions. Prepares and examines financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken.

Revises Training Instructions and PLAS Transaction Manuals.

Advises on Complex Cases, Transactions, and requests within the Enterprise Content Management system.

Trains accountants on Bankruptcies, Restructures, Acquisitions and Acquired Property acquisitions.

Process ad-hoc complex transactions and requests, such as ARPA, IRA.

Assists with new regulations, such as rescheduling Non-Program Loans to Program.

Takes on influx of overflow complex work.

Reviews and advises on work arounds for PLAS system issues.

Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 activity/compliance support.

Maintains tracking logs/reports.

ADP Data Entry Support - general data entry including MS Word, MS Excel reports, MS Access database tables/reports, Treasury systems, and other loan servicing systems.

Supports internal control efforts and identify new control measures as needed.

Collects and analyzes data, identifies issues and elevates them to Branch Leadership.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Must be able to obtain government security clearance.

U.S. Citizen/ Green Card only due to government or federal requirement.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Working knowledge of accounting practices with ability to analyze financial documents and reconcile accounts.

Working knowledge of standard cost accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

Operational knowledge of GAAP and related government regulations / policies with ability to aptly apply procedures.

Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite with expert knowledge of Excel.

Organized and detail-oriented with ability to plan and accomplish goals.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and to meet specified deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

Please note that CNI is closely monitoring Executive Orders and will be following any final decisions or mandates regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination as a federal contract provider.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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