This position is part of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Accountant, you will report to aDivision Director within the OFA and oversee the complex technical aspects and provides services to the entire Department. You will also provide advice and works on complex and precedent-setting policies and procedures. On a consistent and regular basis, acts on behalf of the Division Director.

Duties

This is a remote restricted position, Selectee may work from home; however, must reside within commuting distance (50 miles) of DOE Worksite - Germantown, Maryland. As a Supervisory Accountant, you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08)
• New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• New supervisors/managers are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• This position requires a security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Are you able to obtain or maintain a security clearance
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing.
• This position is approved to work remotely full-time, but that if selected you must reside within a realistic commuting distance (50 Miles) of the DOE Worksite - Germantown, MD.
• Reporting to the DOE Worksite every pay period will not be required, however you may be required to do so with some regularity (e.g., a few times a quarter) for work that cannot be performed remotely.
• If selected, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement after entry into the position.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements shown in "Education" section of the vacancy announcement, 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-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Utilizing principles, procedures, methods, in financial management in order to correct improper payments. 2) Briefing senior leadership on politically sensitive topics, rectify differing opinions and comments into a final product, and writing qualitative and quantitative narratives. 3) Interpreting internal control requirements to solve specific difficult and complex problems and to gather and analyze information related to Federal financial management including audit and internal controls. 4) Utilizing data-analytic techniques, skills, and trend analysis to identify improper payment strategies, internal controls business process improvements and recommend information to senior management and leadership for decision making

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A. 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

B. 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:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination;

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Donna Meyers
• Phone: 865-223-4965
• Email: [email protected]