- Position Title
- STAFF ACCOUNTANT
- Agency
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- Announcement Number
- 23-DE-11908355-CSS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 28, 2023 to Monday, May 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Have you served on a Schedule C appointment or as a political appointee anytime within the last 5 years?
4.
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:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
Are you a previous federal employee with Securities and Exchange Commission?
6.
Are you a current SEC employee?
7.
Have you received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) in the last 5 years? If so, you will need to repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency from which you separated as a condition of reemployment.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
2.
Of the locations you have selected in the previous question, please indicate your top preference for location.
3.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
4.
From the options below, please indicate the choice that BEST describes your situation:
5.
How did you hear about this position?
6.
Please specify based on your selection above as applicable:
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Staff Accountant, SK-0510-09/11 position in the Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program within the Division of Examinations with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
The following are basic education requirements for this position. Please select the letter that corresponds to the statement that most accurately describes your education.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your experience for the SK-09 level.
Staff Accountant, SK-0510-09: The following questions assess your qualifications. Please select the best answer(s) that describe(s) your experience
3.
Select all statements that describe your knowledge of accounting principles, standards, theories, practices, concepts, and techniques, in order to apply this knowledge to broad and difficult assignments.
4.
From the list below, select all statements that describe your experience with compiling and analyzing financial and/or audit-related information.
5.
From the list below, select all statements that describe your experience with professional accounting processes to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting and/or auditing issues.
6.
Select the statement that demonstrates your experience performing examinations or audits of investment companies, investment advisers, registered broker-dealers, transfer agents, etc., in accordance with federal securities laws, rules, and regulations.
7.
Select the types of examinations, audits, reviews and analyses you have experience conducting. (Select all that apply)
8.
From the list below, select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing written reports including worksheets, schedules, exhibits and narratives.
9.
Please select from the below options the response that best describes your experience briefing on technical accounting issues:
10.
Select the statements that best describe your experience as it relates to your experience in preparing written communications. (Select all that apply)
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience for the SK-11 level.
Staff Accountant, SK-0510-11: The following questions assess your qualifications. Please select the best answer(s) that describe(s) your experience
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing examinations or audits of regulated entities and/or financial markets or financial services industry.
13.
Select the types of examinations, audits, reviews and analyses you have experience conducting. (Select all that apply)
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience gathering, compiling, and analyzing financial and/or auditing information.
15.
Select the statement that demonstrates your experience providing technical support for audits, compliance reviews, or securities examination work. (Select all that apply)
16.
Select the statements that best describe your experience as it relates to your preparation of written communications. (Select all that apply)
17.
Select the statement that demonstrates your experience communicating verbally in formal and informal settings, such as with external stakeholders, colleagues and senior management. (Select all that apply)