Financial Services Division - Arlington, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Accountant. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports; ensuring accurate recording of resources (obligations, collections, and journal vouchers); providing financial operations advice and guidance; assisting with the Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) program; processing invoice payments; analyzing financial systems; and financial technical support.

Duties

As a Accountant at the GS-0510-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducting analysis of financial systems to ensure that the systems provide the needed information to produce required reports. Processing and recording financial transactions in an automated accounting system. Provides financial technical advice and counsel to USMS management on complex financial issues. Participating in the development and/or revision of agency financial directives, policies, etc. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

Qualifications

GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0510-13 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet one of the following basic requirements: A. I have successfully completed of a full 4-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree 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 (and/or auditing). The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts to verify education. OR B. I have 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. My background includes one of the following: 1) 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (can include up to 6 hours of business law); or 2) A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) obtained through written examination; or 3) 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts and/or supporting documentation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, all applicants must possess the following specialized experience to be considered minimally qualified for this GS-13 position: One full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent to the grade GS-12 in the Federal Service performing duties which include: 1.) Applying accounting theories, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures; 2.) Analyzing financial data; 3.) Preparing financial reports; 4.) Processing and recording financial transactions; 5.) Providing technical advice regarding complex financial issues; and 6.) Resolving discrepancies in financial data. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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.

Education

Contacts

• Address US MARSHALS SERVICE FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION ARLINGTON, VA 22202 US
• Name: HQ STAFFING
• Phone: 703-740-8105
• Email: [email protected]