Accountant

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as as assessing and reporting on organization-wide financial controls of resources; establishing and operating automated financial accounting and reporting systems; and advising financial managers and other accountants on financial issues by providing alternative solutions. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of accounting theories, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Skill in writing sufficient to develop reports on accounting and financial management issues. Skill in analyzing financial data to draw conclusions. Skill in using automated and/or manual accounting and financial management systems. Skill in oral communication sufficient to brief senior management on financial recommendations. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
This position is in Region 3, Mission Support Division, Financial Management Branch, Budget Section. About Region 3: EPA Region 3 (Mid-Atlantic) | US EPA This is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.