Accountant

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 Central Intelligence Agency · 💰 $76,726–$133,964 per year · 🎓 GS 7–12 · 🧭 Accounting (0510) · ⏳ Closes Jan 31, 2027 · 81 days left · 🗓 Posted Jun 1, 2026
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About this job

Accountants use their skills in challenging and rewarding areas such as: financial statement compilation and analysis; general ledger review and analysis; and payroll and tax accounting.

Duties

As an Accountant for CIA, you will play an integral part in achieving and sustaining auditable financial statements and ensuring financial transactions across a wide range of activities are accurately calculated, recorded, and tracked. You will have the opportunity to work directly with customers, becoming the link between complex transactions and financially accurate documentation. You will be an important partner in all financial occupations, as well as across the Agency and Intelligence Community, as you gain governmental accounting expertise and provide financial analysis of programs and business enterprises. You will have the opportunity to compete for global positions after successfully completing your initial developmental program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Financial and Federal Accounting Standards Cost Accounting Standards Managerial Accounting Financial analysis Documented good credit history Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as: Certified Public Accountant Certified Internal Auditor Certified Government Financial Manager Demonstrated excellent: Excellent Interpersonal skills Verbal and written communication skills Costumer service Analytic and problem-solving abilities Team and independent work ethic

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Accounting Business Administration Finance Public Administration At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework

Evaluations

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How to apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

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What to expect next

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Accountant job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $76,726–$133,964 per year (GS 7–12).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 81 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the Central Intelligence Agency.

How do I apply?

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement 23-11950738-7049/SEHD · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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