Accountant

Summary

The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Accountant.

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Accountant, GS-0510-7 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.Individuals with disabilitiesMilitary spousesSpecial authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VistaFamily of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Duties

The major duties of the position are:Performs accounting duties and utilizes knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures to carry out assignments, including providing support in the day-to-day operation and control of a broad range of accounting and financial management activities, and in the review and control of internal accounting.Is responsible for providing technical support and assistance in the oversight of the record keeping system.Provides analyses of accounting reports or designs which provide management with the status of accounting and other financial functions.Provides oversight over NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) checks, Federal Reserve Deposits, lockbox deposits, and non 224 agency (No Treasury Account Agency) deposits.Provides analyses of accounting reports or designs which provide management with the status of accounting and other financial functions. Interprets regulations and instructions issued by regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship is required.All qualification requirements must be met by 10/31/2024. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Failure to submit required documentation will impact your eligibility for this position. If you have any concerns or questions regarding required documents, please contact FRTIB Operations (contact information is noted below in this announcement) prior to the closing date of this announcement.Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required.Selective Service. If you are a applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet the Basic Requirement

Basic Requirement or Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR)

(if applicable):

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.

ORCombination 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; orCompletion 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 and the Specialized Experience as described below.

Specialized Experience:

Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS- 05, in the federal government.

Specialized experience is defined as : Experience that involved applying general accounting principles, practices, and theories in carrying out less complex accounting transactions. These examples are not all inclusive.

NOTE - MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS.

OROne year of graduate level education in a related field (ex: accounting, business administration, finance, or public administration)

NOTE - MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS

ORSuperior Academic Achievement is based on 1) class standing, 2) grade-point average, or 3) honor society membership. Specific requirements are: 1) Class Standing: Upper third of graduating class based on completed courses; 2a) Grade Point Average: 3.0 or higher as recorded on official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education; 2b) based on courses completed during the final full 2 years of curriculum; -OR- 2c) 3.5 or higher based on average of courses completed in the specific major field of study; or 3) Honor Society Membership: Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society listed in the Association of College Honor Societies, Booklet of Information, and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision).

NOTE - MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS .

*Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

EducationIf there is an education requirement, or if you are using your education to qualify for this position, you must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of credit / semester hours. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions.

Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

To preview the occupational questionnaire, click on the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12575653.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the above qualifications.

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Principals of Accounting:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.

Attention to Detail:

- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Computer Skills:

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost- effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Problem Solving:

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.#J-18808-Ljbffr