Lead Accountant

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Providing guidance and making recommendations on assigned accounting functions, controls and policy development; Leading or serving on teams/projects related to financial activities for accounting/financial systems and controls; Reporting on essential financial information including contractual status, quarterly and annual reports, and general ledger accounts. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
The Budget and Accounting Division at NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is currently seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a Lead Accountant. This position is responsible for overseeing the Working Capital Fund (WCF) activities for NSSC, National Center for Critical Information Processing and Storage (NCCIPS) and Information Technology (IT) Business Services functions using accepted accounting practices and federal regulations.