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The incumbent of this position provides professional accounting services. Duties typically performed include: analyzing and reconciling a variety of accounts and transactions; formulating a variety of routine financial reports and implementing fiscal year-end closing procedures for specific funds; developing procedures to be used in the design or modification of automated accounting systems; providing advice to management of organizations serviced; assisting management in applying financial data and recommending alternatives to resolve difficult problems; adjusting differences between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; analyzing financial and statistical data from domestic and/or foreign business firms. Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be 1-2 days per month. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 12 • Job family (Series) 0510 Accounting • Requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment • You must be a United States Citizen. • This employer participates in the e-Verify program. • See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements Transcripts MUST be submitted to verify education / courses in the accounting field, a degree will not suffice and you will be considered ineligible if you do not submit your transcripts. Qualifications You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. You may review the qualification requirements here. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: GS-9: Experience performing financial audits and/or preparing financial reports, processing accounting transactions and account reconciliations GS- 11: Experience preparing and/or auditing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, performing variance analysis, performing queries in a financial system and analyzing and critically assessing results, performing account reconciliations, processing recurring and correcting journal entries. GS-12: Experience independently preparing and/or auditing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, preparing financial reports utilizing report writing software, performing variance analysis, evaluating accounting transactions and assessing application of applicable accounting standards, performing queries in a financial system and analyzing and critically assessing results, performing account reconciliations, processing recurring and correcting journal entries, working with auditors, drafting procedures and policies. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! • Knowledge of accounting theory and preparation of financial statements. • Knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems, databases, and query tools. • Skill in independent research and financial analysis. • Ability to communicate orally and in writing "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Basic Requirements for all grades, GS-5 and above Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that was in an accredited college or university and included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. This vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional information • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • All males born after December 31, 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . If you are not registered and don’t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. • If selected for this position, your appointment is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, during the pre-employment process. • If selected, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and are subject to a criminal background check to determine suitability for Federal employment before appointment. • If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. • The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. • Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. • Overnight travel may be 1 -2 days per month How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via OPM’s Category Rating procedures. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been placed into the appropriate quality category. Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (when applicable), and training as described in your resume and applicant assessment. Your credentials are measured against the established duties of the position at the grade level(s) being advertised. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified", although they may differ slightly based on individual agency policy. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. If you are a Veteran Preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated ’ineligible’, ’not qualified’, or your score may be adjusted accordingly. Selecting Official may check references on those applicants referred for consideration. To preview questions please click here . Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Other Drug test required No • Required Documents Required Documents ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. • Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you should list the full name and address of the each employer. • Your experience listing should show the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked. • Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). • For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube. • Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require the USAJOBS resume format. You will be notified at the time you click ’Apply Online’ which is required. • It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience. If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information. Displaced Federal employees: You will need to submit documentation verifying your involuntary separation and CTAP/ICTAP status. Please see the OPM Guide to Career Transition for more information. Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 . If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. • Benefits Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits . Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
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