- Position Title
- Accountant
- Agency
- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance
- Announcement Number
- CARX-12035991-23-JLJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 7, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in 5 USC 3115: Expedited hiring authority for college graduates; competitive service (house.gov)
Education - a copy of your latest transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation.
Employment/Volunteerism - a copy of your Standard Form 50, letter from employer, non-profit agency, etc.
Military Service - a copy of your DD 214 which includes your character of service and service dates.
Are you a recent graduate of a qualifying educational institution who:
(1) has received a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education;
(2) applies for the position-
(A) not later than 2 years after the date on which the individual being appointed received the degree described in paragraph (1); or
(B) in the case of an individual who has completed a period of not less than 4 years of obligated service in a uniformed service, not later than 2 years after the date of the discharge or release of the individual from that service; and
(3) meets each minimum qualification standard prescribed by the Director for the position to which the individual is being appointed.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in 5 USC 3115: Expedited hiring authority for college graduates; competitive service (house.gov)
Education - a copy of your latest transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation.
Employment/Volunteerism - a copy of your Standard Form 50, letter from employer, non-profit agency, etc.
Military Service - a copy of your DD 214 which includes your character of service and service dates.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
The College Graduate Hiring Authority will allow agencies to hire recent college graduates to fill professional and administrative positions at GS-11 level and below, who have recently completed a qualifying baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education within the previous two years; OR Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation (of not less than 4 years), may begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. )
1.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility as a Recent Graduate?
In addition to meeting the requirement for the College Graduate Hiring Authority listed above, you must also mee the below requirements. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
2.
EDUCATION: Do you possess 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? The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
OR
Do you possess 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 adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; (2)A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or (3) 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) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (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, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Transcript Reminder - You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) or an appropriate course listing with your application showing either an earned Bachelor's degree in accounting or 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.
OR
Do you possess 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 adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; (2)A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or (3) 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) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (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, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Transcript Reminder - You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) or an appropriate course listing with your application showing either an earned Bachelor's degree in accounting or 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.
Specialized Experience and Education Requirements: In addition to meeting the Recent Graduate and Individual Occupation requirements, you must also have specialized experience and/or directly related education. Select the response that best describes your qualifications.
3.
Specialized Experience and Education Requirements: In addition to meeting the Recent Graduate basic requirements, you must also have specialized experience and/or directly related education. Select the response that best describes your qualifications.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provides financial advice and performs accountant work for internal agency operating programs.
5.
Reconciles accounts with manual and computer subsidiary accounts.
6.
Validates data entered into a variety of basic and specialized accounts which are integrated into a large complex accounting system.
7.
Resolves technical problems in executing a computerized, integrated accounting system.
8.
Administers accounting systems designed to track, reconcile, and report on agency operation and maintenance funding and/or appropriations.
9.
Performs quality assurance reviews of existing and proposed accounting processes to provide assurances as to financial integrity and conformance to law, regulations and practices
10.
Applies general well-known principles, techniques, and theories of accounting to devise solutions to problems of efficiency and effectiveness.
11.
Prepares journal vouchers for the accounting system or financial statement application.
12.
Performs quality assurance reviews of existing and proposed accounting processes to provide assurances as to financial integrity and conformance to law, regulations and practices.
13.
Identifies and resolves complex accounting transactions that create out-of-balance conditions in financial reports.
14.
Analyzes reports and proposes solutions and alternatives to problem areas.
15.
Studies existing accounting procedures and devises solutions to regulatory or production problems.
16.
Holds discussions with employees to gather information.
17.
Prepares instructions for a wide variety of accounting procedures for a center or station.
18.
Discuss changes relating to the automated accounting system and/or to coordinate necessary training in connection with revised operations or systems changes.
The following is a Certification of Understanding. RESPONSE TO THIS STATEMENT IS MANDATORY. Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in not being considered for this position.
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.