Overview Open & closing dates 03/26/2019 to 04/03/2019 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 07 Salary $45,972 to $59,762 per year Appointment type Permanent - Full Time Work schedule Full-Time - Competitive Service Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Suitland, MD Relocation expenses reimbursed No Telework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy Duties Summary
This vacancy is for a Accountant position in the Finance Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Accountant, GS-0510-07, FPL - 12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Examine accounting documents for proper accounting classification and authorization information. Enter and process data into various accounts and the general ledger, and resolving any differences. Prepare monthly trial balances and financial reports. Analyze financial data from domestic and/or foreign business firms. Work independently or in a team environment to research problem and provide responses to requests. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 12 Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizen. Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (***********) You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see FIN-2019-0010, Accountant, GS-0510-07, CENSUS-DE-DD. A probationary period may be required. This position is ELIGIBLE for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval). This is a BARGAINING unit position. Relocation expenses will NOT be paid. Qualifications Minimum Education Requirement: Basic Requirements Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term 'accounting' means 'accounting and/or auditing' in this standard. Similarly, 'accountant' should be interpreted, generally, as 'accountant and/or auditor.') OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. AND Specialized Experience: For GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal services. Experience for this position includes performing a variety of routine accounting assignments, to include, interpreting and applying accounting laws, policies and procedures; recording financial transactions; analyzing and classifying financial reports to draw conclusions; providing guidance and assistance on a variety of financial matters; and preparing memos, letters, and other correspondence. OR Education: 1 full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement. 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. Education Additional information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA VEOA 30% or more disabled Persons with Disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-************. Read more How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response: Knowledge of Federal accounting regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents to carry out accounting functions. Knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete information in an automated accounting system. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, techniques, and United States Standard General Ledger. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles of the United States and or foreign countries to analyze financial data. Ability to work independently or in a team environment; communicate in person and in writing with internal and external customers. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Not Required Drug test required No
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