General Services Admin

General Services Admin is hiring: Accounting Technician in Washington

General Services Admin, Washington, DC, United States, 20319

Summary

As an Accounting Technician, you will be responsible for performing accounting technician support work.

Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Pegasys Financial Services Division Kansas City, MO, Fort Worth, TX, Washington D.C., Denver CO and Philadelphia, PA

We are currently filling one vacancy; however additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/20/2024 to 01/02/2025

* Salary

$49,793 - $72,703 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 07

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Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

* Denver, CO FEW vacancies

* Washington, DC FEW vacancies

* Kansas City, MO FEW vacancies

* Philadelphia, PA FEW vacancies

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* Fort Worth, TX FEW vacancies

* Remote job

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

* Job family (Series)

* 0525 Accounting Technician

* Supervisory status

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

* Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

B-2025-0010

* Control number

825034300

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This job is open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

* Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

* Land and base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.

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Duties

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee's home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.

As an Accounting Technician, you will perform the following duties:

* Provide record keeping support through monitoring processed documents, file maintenance, and preparing documents for scanning or storage. Analyze, prepare, process, verify and maintain a wide variety of documents, forms, reports and other needed data relating to various accounting support functions.

* Perform overall and/or case-by-case reviewing, researching and fact-finding by using technical accounting files, records, listings, transactions, ledgers, reports, spreadsheets, automated systems and various reference materials.

* Process various accounting related transactions and performs related research in applicable automated systems using different and varied technical processes. Make appropriate corrections/adjustments as needed or directed.

* Provide and extend accurate customer service in a timely and courteous manner when initiating or responding to telephone calls or e-mails, receiving visitors, and responding to and interacting with all customers. Prepare correspondence to customers as related to areas of responsibility.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

* Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

* Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable

* Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

* Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

* Serve a one year probationary period, if required.

* Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).

* Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

* the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)

* number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.

The GS-07 salary range starts at $49,793.00 per year.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing a broad range of accounting support work assignments. Experience must include resolving problems and deviations; and answering technical accounting related questions and inquiries.

OR 1 year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement.

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 grade level. To claim SAA, submit documentation of one of the following:

1. Class standing -- You must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

2. Grade-point average (rounded to one decimal point) of:

* 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum; or

* 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during your final 2 years of the curriculum.

3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

* Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and

* Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

* Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment.

* Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and

* Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

* Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)

* Life insurance coverage with several options

* Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year.

* Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)

* Flexible work schedules

* Transit and childcare subsidies

* Flexible spending accounts

* Long-term care insurance

* Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered

* Knowledge of the characteristics and use of source documents and associated data, and their relationship to specific accounts to verify, research and correct variances.

* Knowledge to perform exhaustive searches for required information, discrepancies, adjustments, accounting histories, etc.

* Knowledge of extensive and diverse operations governing a wide variety and types of related transactions in order to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints/discrepancies and to provide advice or perform other work that requires procedural knowledge.

* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

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You will have access to many benefits including:

* Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)

* Life insurance coverage with several options

* Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year.

* Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)

* Flexible work schedules

* Transit and childcare subsidies

* Flexible spending accounts

* Long-term care insurance

* Training and development

* Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.

(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).

If you are active duty military: Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a former Peace Corps or VISTA volunteer:Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS page for more information.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.

If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

College Transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

Superior Academic Achievement: Submit transcripts as described above. If you qualify based on your class rank or honor society membership, submit documentation of it.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

* Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.

* Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.

* Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.

* Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

Need Assistance?

* Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays

* Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

Ricky Miller

Phone 912-436-3010 Fax 111-11-1111 Email ricky.miller@gsa.gov

Address GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer

General Services Administration (GSA)

Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)

1800 F Street NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20405

United States

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Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

* ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.

* REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.

* SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.

* FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.

* FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking "Track this Application" on the Applicant Dashboard.

Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

* Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Financial suitability

* New employee probationary period

* Privacy Act

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Selective Service

* Signature and false statements

* Social security number request

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