ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Mastering accounting and auditing theories, principles, practices, procedures and techniques independently performing a variety of internal control related assignments; 2) Identifying risks and developing corrective actions to address the root cause of the problem; 3) Utilizing automated system design procedures to describe system specifications and requirements and to conduct comprehensive assessments of the design, utilization and reporting operation; 4) Developing guidance, narratives, procedures and flowcharts to cover the full spectrum of financial reporting, operational and system activities to assist programs with resolving complex issues and address areas of risk; and 5) Communicating and presenting justifications and recommendations for corrective actions for process improvement and resolving complex issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as an ACCOUNTANT (STAFF) in the BUPERS FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS BRANCH (FIAR, PERS 706), RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION of PERS WASHINGTON.