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Accountant (Systems) (Systems Accountant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Remotefull-time122k–158kPosted 8/19/2026

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Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency Duties Help Located in the Administration Division, Finance Branch. May be assigned to any of the Systems Accountant positions within the Branch. Responsible for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of sophisticated and complex fully-automated financial management systems for the Bureau of Prisons. Maintains the Agency's financial management systems by continual analysis and evaluation to determine compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and ensure that they meet the administrative needs of the Agency. Prepares written detail specifications for systems modifications as required. Develops and revises operating manuals, directives and agency policies to reflect systems modifications and new procedures and designs related accounting forms. Provides technical advice to Agency management and accountants when accounting problems relative to systems design and revision involve great difficulty and responsibility. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: • Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), • Most recent performance appraisal, and • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Polic

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