ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)

About this role

To qualify for the Accountant (Staff) position your resume and supporting documentation must support the below: Basic Requirements Degree: 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 above basic requirements, you must meet the below as well. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-07 Reviewing basic financial transactions and applying entry-level accounting procedures to verify accuracy. Gathering source documents and supporting data to assist in preparing routine financial reports. Researching simple accounting questions and summarizing information for higher-level staff. Using established accounting systems and following standard controls when entering or validating financial information. GS-09 Applying basic accounting principles to review transaction data and identify routine discrepancies. Collecting and organizing financial information to support preparation of standard reports and reconciliations. Assisting in researching straightforward accounting issues and documenting preliminary findings for senior staff. Following established accounting procedures and internal controls when processing financial data. GS-11 Analyzing financial transactions to determine root-cause issues and recommend corrective actions. Interpreting accounting policies and financial regulations to ensure accurate and compliant reporting. Supporting business process evaluations by reviewing workflows and contributing ideas for improvement. Evaluating internal controls and financial system outputs to verify adherence to accounting standards. GS-12 Leading accounting reviews for assigned functional areas and providing technical guidance to resolve complex issues. Developing detailed financial reports, audit documentation, and policy interpretations for leadership and external stakeholders. Improving end-to-end accounting processes by identifying gaps and coordinating solutions across functional teams. Advising on testing, enhancement, and implementation of accounting systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and agency requirements. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-07: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-05. For GS-09: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-07. For GS-11: You must have 52 Weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-09. For GS-12: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-11. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-07: One full year of graduate level education or a Bachelors Degree and superior academic achievement. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) is based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of bachelor's degree -or- 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society GS-09: Successfully completed a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible:Yes, As determined by agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Required skills

• Customer Service
• Financial Reporting