Summary
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Duties
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for the following duties:
If selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
Performing accounting and financial program analysis work including the maintenance of accounting records and preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements and reports.
Validating data in automated accounting systems, pinpointing key deficiencies, and recommending solutions to improve data integrity and efficiency.
Independently analyzing complex financial data, identifying anomalies, and recommending corrective actions and/or adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards.
Executing the preparation of detailed journal vouchers and providing support for all month-end closing procedures to uphold the integrity of financial reporting.
Implementing process improvements that streamline financial reporting, boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve data quality.
Contributing to developing, implementing, and evaluating financial policies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Preparing complex financial statement note disclosures and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, and presenting findings to senior management.
Providing comprehensive audit support by fulfilling PBC requests, proactively resolving issues, participating in auditor walkthroughs, and monitoring departmental responsiveness to ensure an efficient and effective audit process.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for both the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
How you will be evaluated
The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Arithmetic Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Mathematical Reasoning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.