Accountant

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or 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 résumé. Specialized experience for the GS-09 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-07 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this grade must include ALL of the following: – Examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting data, records, and reports; AND – Participating on audits, reviews, or specialized projects or studies of financial statements and operations; AND – Experience in operating and maintaining automated accounting systems sufficient to: Process accounting documents and or perform research and analysis. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree. Specialized experience for the GS-11 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this grade must include ALL of the following: – Operating or inspecting accounting systems; AND – Interpreting and applying accounting standards, policies, and procedures; AND – Preparing reconciliations, reports or audits; AND – Participating on audits, reviews, or management requested studies of financial statements or operations OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized experience for the GS-12 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this grade must include ALL of the following: – Operating, maintaining, or monitoring accounting systems; AND – Interpreting and applying accounting standards, policies, and requirements; AND – Examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting data, records, and reports; AND – Participating on audits, reviews, or management requested studies of financial statements or operations; AND – Conducting special studies or specialized projects and assignments. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-09, you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Retail Securities Services. As a/an Accountant, you will be responsible for detail level account reconcilements and reporting for cumulative amounts from individual investor accounts which encompass the entire public debt of the United States.