JOB SUMMARY: This position is part of the Office of Science - Consolidated Service Center, Department of Energy. As an Accountant, you will be reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations on contractor practices; conducting desk reviews; analyzing and reconciliating of financial data; reviewing various cost proposals; and evaluating financial transaction. MAJOR DUTIES: As an Accountant, you will: Work with contractors to prepare financial reporting, and analyzes and reconciles contractor data. Conduct reviews of various types of cost proposals which can include an evaluation of the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs; and assessment of the proposed total costs. Conduct desk reviews to ensure indirect rates claimed are in accordance with allowable cost principles. Analyze and recommend improvements on contractor practices while focusing on Cost Accounting Standards coverage and costs principles. Perform analysis and reconciliation of accounting/financial data and information, reviews and identifies errors. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
