Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Accounting Technician. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Sacramento, California

Duties

Duties at full performance level: Serves as an accounting technician performing a full range of accounting support duties in the examination, verification, and maintenance of accounting data in support of Branch activities. Utilizes the system to generate reports relevant to the Annual Delivery Verification process, including (but not limited to) the Water Delivery Revenue (WDR) report and the Monthly Water Statements (MWS). Responsible for updating the Reclamation website with contractor notification letters, workshop handouts, and other pertinent ratesetting information. Assists in an array of activities associated with the annual water ratesetting process. Assists in performing various fiscal year-end closing activities. Performs various research, review, and analyses in connection with Branch related activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-05, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-04 level in federal service having demonstrated experience which includes but not limited to: Generate reports and statements; Maintain ledgers for various facilities recording water payments and charges; Responsible for updating the Reclamation website with contractor notification letters, workshop handouts, and other pertinent ratesetting information; Performing various fiscal year-end closing activities. OR Successful completion of 4 years (120 semester hours) of education obtained in an accredited college or university in any field. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. OR An equivalent combination of successfully completed education obtained in an accredited college or university and experience. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. To qualify at the GS-06, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in federal service having demonstrated experience which includes but not limited to: Generate reports and statements; Maintain ledgers for various facilities recording water payments and charges; Develops less complex electronic water rate and water accounting schedules; Responsible for updating the Reclamation website with contractor notification letters, workshop handouts, and other pertinent ratesetting information; Performing various fiscal year-end closing activities; Performs various research, review in connection with Branch related activities. OR Successful completion of at least 9 semester hours of graduate level education obtained in an accredited college or university may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. OR An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education obtained in an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position and specialized experience. You must provide a copy of your transcripts. To qualify at the GS-07, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-06 level in federal service having demonstrated experience with but not limited to: Generate reports and statements; Maintain ledgers for various facilities recording water payments and charges; Analyzes water rates paid ensuring correctness; Develops less complex electronic water rate and water accounting schedules; Researches and analyzes water delivery and payment records and determines corrective adjustments; Responsible for updating the Reclamation website with contractor notification letters, workshop handouts, and other pertinent ratesetting information; Performing various fiscal year-end closing activities; Performs various research, review, and analyses in connection with Branch related activities. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/06/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience for the GS-07 level.

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-05 and GS-06 grade level. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Div of Financial Management Bureau of Reclamation 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office
• Phone: 916-978-5476
• Email: [email protected]