This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government National Mortgage Association Ginnie Mae. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1352-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

As a/an Supervisory Systems Accountant, you will: Oversee business process improvements and automation initiatives, software implementation, obtains user acceptance, provides system training, provides technical assistance to users, and maintain day-to-day system operations. Review existing systems to determine needed enhancements, plan system modifications, manage contract support work activities, ensure accounting financial system integration, manage system control reference tables, manage application security, provide support for various audits. Develop and maintain financial systems documentation, training materials, and provide training.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Supervisory oversight of the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated accounting systems; AND - Leading large-scale accounting information system projects from conception through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial regulations; AND - Managing accounting information system contracts (of over $100 million) through all phases, including negotiation, execution, and evaluation of contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements; AND - Leading the integration of Financial Accounting Systems, such as Oracle PeopleSoft (preferred), into business processes to enhance operational efficiency and data reliability in financial operations; AND - Leading a large staff, comprised of both employees and contractors, who are responsible for the continuous improvement of financial operations, including the development of policies and procedural instructions for accounting systems. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15 you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

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:
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; 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.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Government National Mortgage Association Ginnie Mae Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]