As a Supervisory Accountant, you will be responsible for providing leadership, professional guidance and supervision to the Division.
Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Location Negotiable
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
Summary
As a Supervisory Accountant, you will be responsible for providing leadership, professional guidance and supervision to the Division.
Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Location Negotiable
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
As a Supervisory Accountant, you will perform the following duties:
Develops management strategies, policies, procedures and practices developed to improve the overall financial management of an organization. Plans, develops and coordinates financial management improvements; developing policies, procedures, and processes related to financial operations. Serves as the principal advisor to the Director of Financial Management (BG) regarding a variety of accounting policies, processes, methods and practices. Recommends solutions to unusual and complex accounting issues in addition to Financial reporting requirements mandated by the Department of Treasury, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), etc. Ensures GSA's financial and mixed information systems are operating effectively to accomplish their intended purposes and achieve useful results, both in terms of quality of financial information and compliance with external financial management systems and accounting principles, standards and requirements.
Develops and executes agency programs and projects to account for, report on, review and analyze accounting data and other financial management information. Determines financial management information and operational needs, makes recommendations, and monitors financial systems and programs. Thoroughly researches and analyzes technical accounting and reporting issues and makes recommendations to leadership. Builds collaborative relationships across GSA, Treasury, OMB and other federal agencies to facilitate problem solving. Demonstrate flexibility around everchanging requirements in an environment of limited, scarce resources. Creatively solve complex problems in an environment with competing priorities.
Determines programs and projects to be initiated, and timelines for assigned projects. Develops medium and long range plans concerning areas of emphasis by programs, etc., based on new or anticipated requirements. Develops and executes agency programs and projects to account for, report on, review and analyze accounting data and other financial management information. Performs and directs audit liaison duties for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to include interfacing/working with the OIG/Independent Auditors concerning financial audits and the annual financial statement audit. Supports development and execution of the audit schedule and oversees OCFO responsibilities to ensure management’s deliverables are met. For matters pertaining to the division’s responsibilities, oversees the development of corrective action plans to resolve material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, or other findings discovered during audit to include monitoring of those plans.
Plans work schedules, to assure an even flow and distribution of work; make changes in organization of work or assignment of functions to staff to improve workflow and productivity. Formulates and issues verbal guidance or written instructions and procedures for non-routine or complex assignments. Develops employees’ performance standards and makes formal appraisal of work. Gives advice, counsel and/or instructions to employees. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides or arranges for needed development or training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work produced.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Applicant must provide a college transcript
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
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The GS-15 salary range starts at $131,178.00 per year. Location Negotiable After Selection
BASIC ELIGIBILITY: All candidates for Accountant positions must meet one of the following basic qualification requirements:
A. 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
B. 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: • 24 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; AND; (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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is professional accounting experience that included planning, directing, organizing and implementing comprehensive financial, accounting and/or payroll programs and/or systems; reviewing, evaluating, and controlling financial/accounting program operations, proposals, and developments; and providing expert professional and technical guidance to senior level officials.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of the announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Knowledge of federal financial management, internal control, appropriations law, budget process, and the U.S. Standard General Ledger.
Skill in applying the principles, concepts, laws, and regulations of accounting and financial administration to theorize, plan, and direct the division's operations and activities.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accounting Office (GAO) and Treasury Department regulations, circulars, and directives and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) pronouncements.
Ability to manage a financial system and prepare, justify, and/or administer the budget for program areas.
Skilled in to perform audits.
Ability to supervise a diverse group in a financial/accounting work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected for this job, you will be asked to provide an official transcript. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
HR Service Center (CSRB)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected for this job, you will be asked to provide an official transcript. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
HR Service Center (CSRB)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
