Accounting Analyst

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Performs reconciliation of a variety of general ledger accounts. Identifies and resolves accounting transactions that create out-of-balance conditions in the general ledger and financial reports.
• Performs the recording and controlling of accounting transactions, such as property, accounts payable, travel, payroll, cost accruals, and reimbursable activity.
• Prepares and presents financial and accounting data to assist management decision making.
• Assists with monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required, improve operating effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
• Analyzes assigned portion of accounting procedures using accepted accounting principles, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
• Matches revenues and expenses using techniques such as accrual accounting, amortization, and depreciation.
• Tests business and accounting software upgrades and implementations, along with any necessary interfaces with other software.
• Contributes to quality assurance reviews of existing business/accounting processes to ensure financial integrity and conformance to Federal laws and the agency regulations and practices. Assists in documenting existing and proposed processes.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.