Accountant
As an Accountant, you will:
Work as a lead or a member of a team that recommends, develops, and publishes new financial and accounting policies, principles and procedures as well as revises existing guidance. Identify and implement changes to accounting processes and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of existing internal controls and financial management practices. Participate in the preparation of financial statements including the coordination and preparation of the annual Agency Financial Report for Office of Financial Accounting and other managerial reporting as a result of Congressional, central agencies or internal reporting requirements. Research, interpret, analyze and evaluate existing financial data, rules, regulations, and policies to resolve issues and questions raised by the Department's management, and contractors, other Federal and oversight organizations, field offices, and representatives from the private sector. Develop, compile, prepare, maintain and track metrics to monitor and assess progress to ensure the Office of Finance and Accounting maintains an effective and efficient operation that adheres to established performance measures and standards. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in accounting or auditing work, which involves financial reporting and working with financial systems, experience interpreting, analyzing and reviewing financial statements, and experience with interpreting accounting standards. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of proprietary/accrual and budgetary accounting, cost accounting principles and practices, and auditing processes and procedures sufficient to define internal management controls. Knowledge of Federal accounting operations, practices, processes, and procedures to analyze complex cost and financial accounting issues. Skill in gathering and analyzing information related to Federal financial management and internal controls. Ability to interpret Federal requirements within operating systems and apply the interpretation to solve specific problems. Ability to work and form coalitions and skill to develop and present complex ideas that highlight key issues and summarize options and recommendations in a clear and concise manner. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Work as a lead or a member of a team that recommends, develops, and publishes new financial and accounting policies, principles and procedures as well as revises existing guidance. Identify and implement changes to accounting processes and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of existing internal controls and financial management practices. Participate in the preparation of financial statements including the coordination and preparation of the annual Agency Financial Report for Office of Financial Accounting and other managerial reporting as a result of Congressional, central agencies or internal reporting requirements. Research, interpret, analyze and evaluate existing financial data, rules, regulations, and policies to resolve issues and questions raised by the Department's management, and contractors, other Federal and oversight organizations, field offices, and representatives from the private sector. Develop, compile, prepare, maintain and track metrics to monitor and assess progress to ensure the Office of Finance and Accounting maintains an effective and efficient operation that adheres to established performance measures and standards. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in accounting or auditing work, which involves financial reporting and working with financial systems, experience interpreting, analyzing and reviewing financial statements, and experience with interpreting accounting standards. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of proprietary/accrual and budgetary accounting, cost accounting principles and practices, and auditing processes and procedures sufficient to define internal management controls. Knowledge of Federal accounting operations, practices, processes, and procedures to analyze complex cost and financial accounting issues. Skill in gathering and analyzing information related to Federal financial management and internal controls. Ability to interpret Federal requirements within operating systems and apply the interpretation to solve specific problems. Ability to work and form coalitions and skill to develop and present complex ideas that highlight key issues and summarize options and recommendations in a clear and concise manner. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0510 Accounting - Salary Range:
$102,663 to $157,709 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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