Accountant GS-0510-13/14 FPL GS-14 (MP) at Department of Education Headquarters

About the role

This position is located in the Office of Finance, Financial Management Division (FMD). The Office of Finance leads and promotes sound FSA financial management and decision-making to support FSA strategic objectives and ensure compliance with Federal financial requirements. The Office of Finance is comprised of the following two divisions: APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100 application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Accountant GS-0510-13, you will be responsible for Ensures implementation internal control program(s): identifies problem areas and develops solutions to improve operating program effectiveness. Generates a variety of financial reports; recommends the establishment of policies and procedures affecting the accounting system or accounting policies. Assists management in applying financial data and recommends alternatives to resolve difficult problems. Develops and updates procedural instructions to support the development or implementation of accounting policies, reviews, analyzes, and validates financial and statistical data. Reconciles cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general ledger accounts; corrects all differences between the subsidiary ledger balances and the control account balances in the general ledger. As a Accountant GS-0510-14, you will be responsible for Develops and monitors accounting internal control program(s): identifies problem areas, and develops solutions to improve operating program effectiveness. Formulates a variety of financial reports; develops the establishment of policies and procedures affecting the accounting system or accounting policies. Advises management on applying financial data and recommends alternatives to resolve difficult problems. Prepares procedural instructions for the development or implementation of accounting policies, reviews, analyzes, and validates financial and statistical data. Reconciles cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general ledger accounts; corrects all differences between the subsidiary ledger balances and the control account balances in the general ledger. Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in providing advice in varied areas of accounting, assisting in developing policies and financial management program goals, determining accounting data requirements, and developing procedural manuals, methods, and directives. 2. Experience in reconciling various general ledger account or in assessing effectiveness of internal controls with minimal guidance or oversight. 3. Experience in conducting financial analyses, audits, and/or investigations of public and/or private sector entities; reviewing, analyzing, and validating financial data; developing and coordinating surveys and systems for gathering, analyzing, and validating data; resolving accounting discrepancies in reported data. You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in providing subject matter expert advice and oversight in specialized areas of accounting, developing policies and financial management program goals, determining accounting data requirements, and developing procedural manuals, methods, and directives. 2. Experience in providing subject matter expert advice and guidance to financial and program managers and other accountants on unusual and difficult accounting systems/internal controls and/or operations problems. 3. Experience independently conducting financial analyses, audits, and/or investigations of major public and/or private sector entities; reviewing, analyzing, and validating financial data; developing and coordinating surveys and systems for gathering, analyzing, and validating data with minimal support; resolving accounting discrepancies in reported data. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). GS-13 1. Knowledge of organizational or program practices, policies, functions, and programs to advise managers on changing program operations. 2. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques to independently perform a variety of accounting assignments. 3. Knowledge of Federal accounting regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents to carry out complex accounting functions. 4. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles of the United States to analyze financial data. 5. Knowledge of Federal accounting regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents to carry out complex accounting functions. GS-14 1. Skill in developing organizational or program practices, policies, functions, and programs to advise managers on changing program operations.. 2. Ability to exercise independent judgment along with planning, organizing, and directing the work of programs/projects requiring substantial personnel and financial resources. 3. Ability to review, analyze and evaluate automated and/or manual accounting and financial management systems. 4. Ability to develop guidance, memoranda, procedures and instructions which cover the full spectrum of accounting and financial management issues. 5. Knowledge of financial management, fiscal and accounting theories, concepts, principles, and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards in the United States. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). Key Requirement - Relocation will not be paid. Key Requirement - Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Key Requirement - You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. Key Requirement - Must be a US Citizen Key Requirements - Must be determined suitable for federal employment