Senior Accountant

Leads the analysis, preparation, financial reporting process information, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Serves as team lead for the design, development, implementation, maintenance of accounting systems, policies, and procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads group of technical and non-technical employees on a project basis; makes assignments, monitors progress, reviews work, and provides continuing guidance. Coordinates with external auditors as necessary to ensure timely completion of audit and review procedures. Researches, reviews, and develops policy related to GAAP; utilizes critical thinking to identify the impact changes in laws and regulations have on Postal Service accounting processes recommends changes to ensure compliance. Develops accounting policies and procedures, and internal controls over national financial reporting to provide for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; assesses existing accounting policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for changes; performs risk analysis. Develops, revises, and provides technical support, including accounting position papers and comment letters, to ensure compliance with external reporting requirements, which may include those of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Provides technical and functional guidance and assistance to Headquarters, Accounting Service Centers, and field employees for accounting programs including year-end audit activities. Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and presents detailed financial information to drive process improvement and policy changes for the management decision-making process. Coordinates the development, operation, control, and maintenance of accounting reporting systems. Reviews existing accounting systems and makes recommendations for enhancements; conducts tests and evaluations of new systems to determine effectiveness and to ensure seamless interface with existing systems. Participates in the regular monthly closing of the Postal Service's general ledger, all accruals, and the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports. SUPERVISION Manager of unit to which assigned REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to assess existing accounting policies and procedures and recommend new or the modification of policies and procedures in an effort to create a more efficient and effective control environment. Ability to oversee and coordinate the work of others, including planning, developing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress, and providing feedback. Ability to research, review, and develop policy based upon GAAP, utilizing critical thinking and independent judgment to identify the impact changes in laws and regulations have on Postal Service accounting processes recommends changes to ensure compliance. Ability to develop, revise and provide technical support for policies, including accounting position papers and comment letters, to ensure compliance with internal accounting policy and external reporting requirements, which may include those of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present detailed financial information for use in the management decision process. Ability to oversee and coordinate the development, operation, control, and maintenance of accounting reporting systems. Ability to communicate complex technical information with external and internal customers at all levels of the organization. Ability to participate in the periodic closing of the organization's general ledger, period ending accruals, and prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports. Ability to provide technical and functional guidance to personnel at various levels within the organization such as senior management, Headquarters, the Accounting Service Centers and the field. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess one of the following: (1) a Bachelor\'s or graduate\'s degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included 24 semester hours in accounting from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education; OR (2) an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Postal employees hired into occupation code 0510-0054, 0510-0055 or 0510-0056 prior to October 1, 2017, are exempt from this requirement. For Postal employees hired into occupation code 0510-0054, 0510-0055 or 0510-0056 between October 1, 2017 and August 23, 2025, the 24 semester hours can be accounting, auditing, finance, and business law course work. Preference eligible veterans can meet this education/certification requirement with equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Postal Service