Smithsonian Institution
Supervisory Accountant.
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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This range is provided by Smithsonian Institution. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range
$139,395.00/yr - $181,216.00/yrDuties
This position is located in the General Accounting and Reporting (GAR) Team of OF&A. The incumbent serves as a supervisory staff accountant (GAR Supervisor) and reports to the GAR Manager.
In This Position, You Will:Perform all the major aspects of a federal supervisor. Function as a senior advisor responsible for providing professional advice and guidance to senior management and unit level personnel regarding complex federal accounting issues and financial reporting needs.Research and interpret complex federal accounting standards and implement policy based on financial accounting standards and guidance, as defined by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury.Provide professional advice and guidance to the GAR Manager, Financial Controller etc. on difficult and controversial accounting and financial reporting problems and issues.Responsible for the submission of periodic Treasury GTAS and GWA reports, as well as the SF-133 report; projects or other complex tasks reconciling financial records and applying accounting concepts.Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentPass Pre-employment Background InvestigationMay need to complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic TransferMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.For information on qualification requirements, see
Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions .Qualifications
Basic Qualification Requirements:
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.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.You must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor for verification in order to be considered.In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirements Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Specialized Experience As Described Below:
GS-14 Experience:
You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as
supervising and/or leading a staff performing accounting operation activities; preparing and overseeing various US Treasury reports, annual financial statements for audit review by an independent accounting firm and for publishing in an agency/organizational report; and resolving unprecedented accounting issues, independently interpreting policies, regulations, procedures and implementing policies based on the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). 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.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.You must submit
a legible copy of
your college/university transcripts to your
online application . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected.
Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional informationThis position is not included in the bargaining unit.Current or Former Political Appointees:
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; and,Beginning and ending dates of appointment.Recruitment Incentive:
Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.Please see Benefits atFlexible Spending Accounts -Health Insurance -Leave -Life Insurance -Long Term Care Insurance -Retirement Program -Seniority level
Not ApplicableEmployment type
Part-timeJob function
Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries
Government Administration and Strategic Management Services
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This range is provided by Smithsonian Institution. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range
$139,395.00/yr - $181,216.00/yrDuties
This position is located in the General Accounting and Reporting (GAR) Team of OF&A. The incumbent serves as a supervisory staff accountant (GAR Supervisor) and reports to the GAR Manager.
In This Position, You Will:Perform all the major aspects of a federal supervisor. Function as a senior advisor responsible for providing professional advice and guidance to senior management and unit level personnel regarding complex federal accounting issues and financial reporting needs.Research and interpret complex federal accounting standards and implement policy based on financial accounting standards and guidance, as defined by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury.Provide professional advice and guidance to the GAR Manager, Financial Controller etc. on difficult and controversial accounting and financial reporting problems and issues.Responsible for the submission of periodic Treasury GTAS and GWA reports, as well as the SF-133 report; projects or other complex tasks reconciling financial records and applying accounting concepts.Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentPass Pre-employment Background InvestigationMay need to complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic TransferMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.For information on qualification requirements, see
Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions .Qualifications
Basic Qualification Requirements:
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.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.You must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor for verification in order to be considered.In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirements Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Specialized Experience As Described Below:
GS-14 Experience:
You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as
supervising and/or leading a staff performing accounting operation activities; preparing and overseeing various US Treasury reports, annual financial statements for audit review by an independent accounting firm and for publishing in an agency/organizational report; and resolving unprecedented accounting issues, independently interpreting policies, regulations, procedures and implementing policies based on the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). 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.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.You must submit
a legible copy of
your college/university transcripts to your
online application . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected.
Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional informationThis position is not included in the bargaining unit.Current or Former Political Appointees:
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; and,Beginning and ending dates of appointment.Recruitment Incentive:
Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.Please see Benefits atFlexible Spending Accounts -Health Insurance -Leave -Life Insurance -Long Term Care Insurance -Retirement Program -Seniority level
Not ApplicableEmployment type
Part-timeJob function
Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries
Government Administration and Strategic Management Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr