Supervisory Accountant.

Responsibilities Conduct direct investment surveys by making use of survey methodology and data collection knowledge. Communicate in person and in writing to explain economic data or topics or to resolve technical issues. Oversee a survey operation, including planning, directing, and reviewing work performed by survey staff. Requirements Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. Citizen. Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service if applicable ( Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date. A supervisory probationary period may be required. This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position. Qualifications Minimum Education Requirement 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") 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: 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.; Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial coursework 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. Specialized Experience For the Band IV (GS‑13) To qualify for the Band IV (GS‑13 level), you must meet the basic requirements listed above and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑12 level) or Band III in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes analyzing and auditing survey reports containing complex accounting and related economic data; identifying data discrepancies and irregularities; and experience supervising or leading a team. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Reasonable Accommodation If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA must be received prior to starting the assessments, and decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. After receiving the adjudication decision, you will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bureau of Economic Analysis