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Position Title
Accountant (Analysis, Reporting and Compliance)
Agency
U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number
ST-11829073-23-SG Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 10, 2023 to Friday, March 24, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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4. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources
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8. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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9. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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10. Are you currently employed as a Federal employee in the competitive service at U.S. Agency for Global Media?

If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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11. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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12. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years) • are a disabled veteran • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully, Choose either Yes or No. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13), which is directly related to this line of work?

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  • Performing or providing guidance on the full cycle of accounting with policies and regulations.
  • Reviewing various other financial reports on a recurring basis, including identification and remediation of inaccuracies and inconsistencies.
  • Modifying and adapting conventional accounting techniques to solve a variety of financial and accounting problems
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2. Select which of the following best describes your combination of accounting education and experience. Choices are listed in order of simplest to most complicated.


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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Have you conducted systematic examinations of financial records to include conducting ad-hoc, monthly and quarterly variance analysis and/or reconciliations for various types of accounts (e.g. journal vouchers, abnormal balance, IAA reconciliation, etc.)? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
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Which best describe your experience in calculating an organizational accrual costs to include but not limited to: Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Advances, and fixed assets and depreciation etc. on a monthly or quarterly basis for financial reporting requirements?
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5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in financial information systems. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Which best describe your experience in recommending changes to existing operations to improve techniques and policies related to accounting operations while managing competing and on-going projects with conflicting due dates to meet monthly, quarterly, and/or annual financial reporting and/or accounting requirements.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience in preparing Ad-hoc, Monthly, Interim, Quarterly and Year-End financial reports and statements to ensure GAAP compliance is being adhered to for financial reporting (limit characters)
8. I have experience performing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reconciliations on the following: (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience in establishing procedures, and desk guidance to comply with changes to laws, regulations, and policy? (limit characters)
10. I have experience performing the following functions: (Select all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Which best describes your experience in giving technical advice and/or training on accounting transactions and accounting/financial reports. (limit characters)
12. Which strategy or strategies have you used to collaborate with others? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
13. Select the response that describes your experience (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. Are you a certified public accountant (CPA)? (limit characters)