Property Accountant

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Md. (Click here to learn more about our missions).

STScI seeks a Property Accountant to provide maintenance and reconciliation of all Government and AURA property inventory within STScI’s accounting system.  Serving as a liaison between auditors and organizational staff, this individual will enhance audit readiness, optimize resource utilization, and streamline operations efficiently.

The Property Accountant facilitates communication between external and internal auditors, monitors audits, and prepares audit schedules. They interact directly with designated property administrators, property custodians, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements.  (#10795)

This position can support hybrid work. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the property administrator and IT staff to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the property database, performing analysis, reconciliations, facilitating communication between external and internal auditors, overseeing and monitoring audits, and preparing all necessary audit schedules.
• Support property-related tasks, such as submitting mandated annual and monthly reports to government entities.
• Conduct regular verifications and audits to ascertain the existence and condition of government assets by performing quarterly internal limited scope physical inventory and full scope physical inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies, and updating asset registers accordingly.
• Evaluate risks associated with government property, identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and proactively safeguard assets to mitigate audit-related risks.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and guidelines, enforce usage protocols, disposal procedures, and ethical practices to align with the institute's missions and policies consistently.
• Document, review, and update property policies and procedures to align with government contractual requirements.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative in completing assignments.
• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing with all parties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain accurate property records.
• Previous audit experience.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or higher degree in accounting field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting field.
• Proficiency in generally accepted accounting principles.

Substitution of additional relevant education or experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

The salary range for this role is $56-69k annually. The posted salary range represents a general guideline; however, STScI considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as internal pay equity, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education, and skill, and current market conditions.

Our excellent benefits include:

• Employer retirement contribution – direct STScI contribution of 10% of your salary from your first day
• 12 days sick leave, up to 24 days’ vacation, and 10 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule with healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription plans, and more

TO APPLY: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Applications received by December 11, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.

Direct link: APPLY PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

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STScI offers a flexible and welcoming workspace for all. STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We reflect this deep dedication by strongly encouraging women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities. Veterans, disabled individuals, or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at careers@stsci.edu EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

As a leader in the astronomical community, AURA is committed to diversity and inclusion. AURA develops and supports programs that advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout the astronomical scientific workforce www.aura-astronomy.org/diversity.asp

As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA and all of the centers do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The statements below, as well as the requests for self-identification, are required under these regulations. We encourage your participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements for protection and assisting us in our record-keeping and reporting. Your responses are kept strictly confidential.  #LIHYBRID