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1. I have 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-12 in the federal service or comparable private sector experience, evaluating, analyzing, and improving complex accounting and financial reporting issues/practices through the development of authoritative recommendations; applying, auditing, or evaluating federal financial accounting standards and concepts promulgated by FASAB; and federal accounting concepts, standards, and practices, including applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Please provide a short narrative supporting your answer, including information on the circumstances, the complexity of the work, the length of time, and organizations where this work was performed. Maximum length of 1800 characters.
(limit 1,800 characters)

3. You must also meet the education and/or experience requirements for the 510 series as fully described in the vacancy announcement. Please select the answer that describes how you meet this requirement.

A. I have a degree in 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.

B. I have 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; and my background includes twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.

C. I have 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; and my background includes a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.

D. I have 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; and I have completed the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, including A, B and C stated in the announcement.

E. I have none of the above.

4. Please select the statement that best describes your experience working with FASAB standards.

A. Application of the standards and concepts in the preparation or auditing of federal financial reports. Developing written accounting and/or auditing policies, procedures, guidelines, and/or working papers .

B. Active participation on FASAB and/or AAPC task forces.

C. Providing written feedback to FASAB on exposure draft proposals.

D. Developing written accounting and/or auditing policies, procedures, guidelines, and/or working papers.

E. I do not have any of the experience listed above.

5. Select the one answer that best describes your level of experience in applying federal financial accounting standards through the development of accounting policies; preparation of federal financial reports; or conduct of financial audits of federal organizations.

A. I have experience as a contributor in the development of accounting policy; the preparation of financial reports; or the auditing of financial statements of one or more federal organizations.

B. I have some experience in the development of accounting policy; the preparation of financial reports; or the auditing of financial statements of one or more federal organizations. Among other things, this includes analyzing challenging issues or assisting with the reviewing of major sections of the organization's annual financial report.

C. I do not have experience in the development of accounting policy; the preparation of financial statements; or the auditing of financial reports.

6. The incumbent of this position is required to assist in the identification of key issues to include, assist with the analysis and interpretation of alternative accounting treatments and reporting options, technical advice regarding practical application of proposals in the preparation or audit of financial statements, and development of accounting standards to resolve challenging issues.

A. I have assisted with the identification of key accounting issues, analyzed and interpreted alternative accounting treatments and reporting options, assisted with technical advice in connection with preparation or audit of financial statements, and participated in the resolution of complex or controversial issues such as but not limited to those related to property, plant and equipment, direct loans, loan guarantees, leases, cost accounting, environmental liabilities, or pensions.

B. I have assisted with the identification of key accounting issues, analyzed and interpreted alternative accounting treatments and reporting options, assisted with technical advice in connection with preparation or audit of financial statements, and participated in the resolution of routine issues such as but not limited to those related to fund balance with Treasury, accounts receivable, or accounts payable.

C. I have not assisted with the identification of key accounting issues, analyzed and interpreted alternative accounting treatments and reporting options, assisted with technical advice in connection with preparation or audit of financial statements, and participated in the resolution of complex, controversial, or routine issues.

7. Select the one answer that best describes your highest level of experience in presenting technical information orally to various audiences.

A. I have experience communicating with both technical and non-technical staff through briefings, meetings, and/or presentations on routine or operational accounting issues. This includes communicating with business area program managers, IT development and maintenance personnel, and parties external to the organization such as auditors and/or industry constituents.

B. I have experience communicating with both technical and non-technical staff through briefings/meetings on routine or operational accounting issues. This includes training personnel within the organization.

C. I have not presented technical information orally in a professional work environment.

8. Select the one answer that best describes your experiences and background managing multiple assignments, conflicting priorities, and multi-tasking; all while meeting various deadlines.

A. I have demonstrated experience in working effectively under pressure where fluctuating deadlines and priorities often occur, all while meeting competing deadlines, and solving issues concurrently.

B. I have demonstrated experience in working effectively while meeting competing deadlines, and solving issues concurrently.

C. I have demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and solving issues.

D. I do not have any of the above.

9. Select the one answer that best describes your highest level of experience in written communication.

A. I have written or reviewed major sections of (1) an agency?s financial report such as management's discussion and analysis or, principal note disclosures, formal reports or other documents on significant accounting policies and guidance, or (2) audit reports and/or management letters

B. I have drafted or written reports on accounting policies and guidance, audit findings, or corrective action plans.

C. None of the above.

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