This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Finance Branch. The OCFO provides agency wide accounting and financial management services to the agency. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative supervision and perform a variety of accounting duties, utilizing a professional knowledge of accounting principles and procedures to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, and produce financial statements.

Duties

As a Supervisory Reporting Accountant GS-0510-14, your typical work assignments may include: Developing fiscal and accounting policy related to all aspects of the accounts payable and fund management; Conducting independent research in advanced accounting and financial reporting concepts, techniques, and process methods; Analyzing and interpreting laws, and regulations, decisions and directives of other governmental bodies which have a bearing on the Department's accounting and financial reporting policy and procedure activities; Providing training and guidance on complex and unusual issues and problems related to financial system; and Establishing and monitoring metrics to ensure fiscal compliance and optimizing business practices.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• This position is not part of the bargaining unit.
• This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is not a remote position.
• Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Ideal Candidate has extensive experience reading, analyzing, and preparing financial statements. The Candidate is knowledgeable about and has experience applying and adhering to federal accounting policies and practices, and possesses Certified Public Accountant Certification. The individual has strong leadership skills and works well with others. Knowledge of and experience with federal accounting software programs is desired. BASIC REQUIREMENTS In order to qualify for this position; you must meet the basic requirements listed below: 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: a) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; b) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or c) 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-14, Supervisory Reporting Accountant, and that is typically related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Expert knowledge of the accounting concepts, theories, principles, and practices of government accounting, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports; and Experience maintaining and analyzing an accounting system through the examination of documents, records, and accounting reports; and Serving as a technical accounting advisor; and Experience providing supervision or leading a team. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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 REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-13 for the GS-14 is required to qualify for this position. (NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive).

Education

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.)

You must meet all applicable qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or re-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, please click here.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click here.

Contacts

• Address FINANCE BRANCH 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0022 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]