This position is in Region 10, Superfund and Emergency Management Division. About Region 10: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-10-pacific-northwest  This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as knowledge of accounting theories, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; experience reviewing internal controls, modifying policies and procedures, and/or implementing policies that guide the organization toward the accomplishment of its financial management objectives.  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of accounting theories, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Skill in using automated and/or manual accounting and financial management systems. Skill in analyzing financial data to draw conclusions. Skill in oral communication sufficient to brief senior management on financial recommendations. Skill in writing sufficient to develop reports on accounting and financial management issues. 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. If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.

A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in:

GS-0510 Accountant

You must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law counts toward these hours); OR a combination of education and experience with at least 4 years of experience in the related field.  You must also have one of the following: 1) 24 hours in accounting or auditing courses which can include up to 6 hours of business law 2) Certificate as Certified Public Accountant/Internal Auditor or 3) Completion of a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 hours, provided that (a) you have 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 you have 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  above and (c) except for literal non conformance to the requirement of 24 hours in accounting, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Office 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop 132 Cincinatti, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Angela Johnston
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]