Staff Accountant

WHAT IS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)? A description of the business units can be found at: Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): CFO - Chief Financial Officer, Deputy CFO, Senior ACFO Financial Management, ACFO Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting Analysis, HQ Accounting. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS BASIC REQUIREMENTS ALL GRADES (IOR) A degree in 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 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 GS-14 In addition to basic requirements, to be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: Demonstrated experience evaluating accounting programs, processes, or activities to determine effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and recommend actions to improve financial operations. Experience developing or enhancing automated business processes, reporting solutions, dashboards, and operational procedures using data visualization and automation tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate to improve data reporting, efficiency, and operational processes. Experience analyzing accounting data, financial reports, or program information to identify issues, develop recommendations, and support financial management decisions. Experience coordinating, distributing, monitoring, and reporting workload activities in accordance with established workflows, procedures, or program requirements to support timely completion of assignments. Experience reviewing work products for compliance with established standards, procedures, or requirements and identifying deficiencies requiring corrective action. Experience applying and interpreting applicable procedures, policies, and directives to provide technical guidance, respond to technical inquiries, and support employee training or development. Experience providing technical guidance, feedback, and recommendations regarding work performance, progress, and training needs to support employee development and successful completion of assignments. You must also meet the following requirements MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have: Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or Completed a formal vocational training program; or Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr