Supervisory Accountant
As a Supervisory Accountant, you will:
Exercise full supervisory oversight for employees in the Office of Finance and Accounting (OFA). Based on long and short term goals set by the Division Director, in accordance with the organizational mission, function, and strategic plans, the incumbent organize, evaluate, and direct the work for a team of professional and administrative support staff. Provide expert advice, assistance, and guidance to OFA management, Headquarters program officials, Field finance offices, and DOE employees regarding the Government's policies and practices in one or more of the following areas:
costing and accrual methodologies, cash and investment management, loan accounting, obligation analysis and processing, accounting operations such as Intra-government Payments and Collections (IPACs) including suspense account clearing, accounts receivables, reimbursable work, inter-entity cost and payment transfers, deposits and collections, property accounting payroll, or permanent change of station travel, interface file management, data and table value setups in the Department of Energy's financial management system as well as financial reporting. Additional areas include internal controls, enterprise risk and fraud risk management. Write operating procedures to complement implementation of automated systems enhancements or to comply with new regulations or statutes. Respond in writing to freedom of information requests, GAO or Office of Inspector General's investigations, and congressional inquiries. Conduct surveys and studies to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction of the Department's accounting and financial processes. Prepare reconciliations and analyses of conclusions and implements changes in procedures, workflow, and operations and prepare work papers and memoranda to document findings and recommendations. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Degree:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, accountant should be interpreted, generally, as accountant and/or auditor.) OR Combination of education and
Experience:
at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to the Basic Requirements shown above, you must also meet the Specialized Experience as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Preparing analyses for financial audits and responding to audit findings to ensure compliance. Evaluating accounting procedures, reports and accounting systems in order to recommend improvements and changes Advising management on accounting problems and providing system solutions to control reporting problems. 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 internal controls under FMFIA, FFMIA, OMB Circular A-123 requirements and GAO's Internal Control Standards and Fraud Risk Management Framework. Skill in oral and written communication in order to communicate with a variety of departmental organizations, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders. Abilities to utilize strong analytical skills and trend analysis to identify fraud risk management strategies, internal controls business process improvements and recommend information to senior management and leadership for decision making. Skilled in the application of data-analytic techniques regarding fraud prevention and detection in a contractor environment. Knowledgeable in techniques for successful change management and experienced in the difficulties that can arise when driving cross-organizational initiatives to completion and institutionalization. Knowledgeable regarding overhead costs management per Cost Accounting Standards. 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.
Exercise full supervisory oversight for employees in the Office of Finance and Accounting (OFA). Based on long and short term goals set by the Division Director, in accordance with the organizational mission, function, and strategic plans, the incumbent organize, evaluate, and direct the work for a team of professional and administrative support staff. Provide expert advice, assistance, and guidance to OFA management, Headquarters program officials, Field finance offices, and DOE employees regarding the Government's policies and practices in one or more of the following areas:
costing and accrual methodologies, cash and investment management, loan accounting, obligation analysis and processing, accounting operations such as Intra-government Payments and Collections (IPACs) including suspense account clearing, accounts receivables, reimbursable work, inter-entity cost and payment transfers, deposits and collections, property accounting payroll, or permanent change of station travel, interface file management, data and table value setups in the Department of Energy's financial management system as well as financial reporting. Additional areas include internal controls, enterprise risk and fraud risk management. Write operating procedures to complement implementation of automated systems enhancements or to comply with new regulations or statutes. Respond in writing to freedom of information requests, GAO or Office of Inspector General's investigations, and congressional inquiries. Conduct surveys and studies to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction of the Department's accounting and financial processes. Prepare reconciliations and analyses of conclusions and implements changes in procedures, workflow, and operations and prepare work papers and memoranda to document findings and recommendations. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Degree:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, accountant should be interpreted, generally, as accountant and/or auditor.) OR Combination of education and
Experience:
at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to the Basic Requirements shown above, you must also meet the Specialized Experience as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Preparing analyses for financial audits and responding to audit findings to ensure compliance. Evaluating accounting procedures, reports and accounting systems in order to recommend improvements and changes Advising management on accounting problems and providing system solutions to control reporting problems. 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 internal controls under FMFIA, FFMIA, OMB Circular A-123 requirements and GAO's Internal Control Standards and Fraud Risk Management Framework. Skill in oral and written communication in order to communicate with a variety of departmental organizations, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders. Abilities to utilize strong analytical skills and trend analysis to identify fraud risk management strategies, internal controls business process improvements and recommend information to senior management and leadership for decision making. Skilled in the application of data-analytic techniques regarding fraud prevention and detection in a contractor environment. Knowledgeable in techniques for successful change management and experienced in the difficulties that can arise when driving cross-organizational initiatives to completion and institutionalization. Knowledgeable regarding overhead costs management per Cost Accounting Standards. 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:
$121,316 to $157,709 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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