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Duties

This position is under the Accounting Branch, of the Financial Management Division (FMD), Office of Management (OM) directorate in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for assisting with the Bureau's administrative and revenue accounting programs, general and subsidiary ledgers and financial reporting requirements. As an Accountant, GS-0510-07, your typical work assignments may include:

Requirements

Qualifications

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. To qualify for the GS-510-07, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience. Performing the following duties: Independently performing recurring assignments. Seeking assistance for deviations, problem, or unfamiliar situations. Developing the ability to make independent judgments and decisions. Adhering strictly to established guidelines. Referring deviations from guidelines to the supervisor for guidance. OR 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. OR A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. To qualify for the GS-510-09, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience. Performing the following duties: Demonstrating proficiency in accounting practices, methods, and techniques for addressing day-to-day administrative accounting challenges. Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to prepare financial reports and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Independently resolving accounting issues, using established practices to ensure technical soundness and policy adherence. Interpreting and adapting relevant guidelines, laws, and regulations, exercising judgement, and recommending necessary changes when applicable. Analyzing and resolving administrative accounting problems while identifying trends for financial reporting. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, you may be eligible to use leave under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. This act grants leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for a disability instead of using regular sick. For additional information see: Disabled Veteran Leave

Education

All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See www.ed.gov for a list of schools.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management 99 New York Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Christina Brown
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]