Job Description
The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking an Accountant to join its financial operations crew in Washington, DC. In this role, you’ll be responsible for compiling and analyzing financial statements, reviewing general ledgers, and handling payroll and tax accounting.
You’ll function right away with customers across the Agency and Intelligence Community, securing that involved financial transactions are accurately calculated, recorded, and tracked. This role is integral to attaining and sustaining auditable financial statements.
After finishing an first developmental program, you may have the prospect to compete for global positions. Constitution, and dedicated to improving the efficiency of the Federal public sector.
This role suits accountants who desire to register their competencies in a national security environment and expand their expertise in governmental accounting.
Salary & Compensation
Salary / Cover Package: $76,726 - $133,964 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this Accountant post at the CIA, you must encounter the following minimum conditions. This role is unseal to US citizens only, and you must be at least 18 years longstanding.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Firm Administration, Finance, or Public Administration is called for, with at least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- US citizenship (dual-national US citizens are eligible.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Enterprise Administration, Finance, or Public Administration.
- At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework.
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Understanding of Broadly Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial and Federal Accounting Standards, Expense Accounting Standards, and Managerial Accounting.
- Background in financial analysis.
- Documented decent credit history.
- Aptitude to meet CIA minimum needs such as background investigation, medical and psychological exams, and polygraph interview.
- Desired: Advanced degrees or certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CGFM.
Role Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze financial statements.
- Review and analyze general ledger accounts.
- Tackle payroll and tax accounting.
- Ensure financial transactions are accurately calculated, recorded, and tracked.
- Operate directly with customers to tie complicated transactions to exact financial documentation.
- Give financial analysis of programs and business enterprises.
- Assist achieving and sustaining auditable financial statements.
- Collaborate with financial occupations across the Agency and Intelligence Community.
How to Apply
- Call on the CIA paths website at cia.gov/professions to read more about this role and express your interest in up to four roles.
- After expressing interest, you’ll be directed to MyLINK, where you can hand in your resume, rank your post preferences, and offer basic data.
- A CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications gather the Agency's wants.
- Make sure you’re physically in the United States or its territories when sending in your resume via MyLINK.
- Register for Selective Service if suitable.
Additional Information
- This role is unseal from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Successful completion of a thorough medical and psychological exam, polygraph meeting, and wrap up background investigation is needed.
- Federal employees enjoy a finalize gains package including health insurance, retirement schemes, and paid exit.
- Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Hiring decisions are created without regard to race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
- This announcement is for viewing purposes only; the actual submission is through the CIA website.
About Company
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a civilian foreign intelligence solution of the U.S. State, tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national security info from around the planet. It runs under the direction of the Director of National Intelligence.
The CIA's mission is to supply intelligence to inform U.S. Policy decisions and safeguard national interests.
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