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Position Title: Supervisory Accountant
Agency: U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number: 20240924-52462-008628-AJ-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to Thursday, November 7, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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; 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.

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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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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; 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

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.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Accountant, GS 0510-13 with the US Coast Guard. Your resume and the responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.

Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Accountant, GS 0510-13. Please provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume. Select only one response.

1. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL GRADES: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the basic requirements for Accountant positions.

A. I have a BACHELOR`S DEGREE OR HIGHER in accounting/auditing OR in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration with 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing OR 18 semester hours in accounting/auditing PLUS 6 semester hours in business law.

B. I have at least 4 years of accounting/auditing experience OR an equivalent combination of accounting/auditing experience, college-level education, and training AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing OR 18 semester hours in accounting/auditing which includes up to 6 semester hours in business law.

C. I have 4 years of accounting/auditing experience OR an equivalent combination of accounting/auditing experience, college-level education, and training AND a CERTIFICATE as a CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT or a CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR obtained through written examination.

D. I have 4 years of acctg/auditing experience OR an equivalent combination of experience, college-level education, and training AND substantial course work in acctg/auditing which does not meet the 24 sem hr requirement listed above. I have successfully worked at the journeyman level in acctg/auditing or a related field; or VERIFIED by at least two higher level professional accountants/auditors who determined that I have a good knowledge of prof. acctg/auditing normally associated with a 4-yr degree. E. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

E. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

2. GS-13 Choose one answer that best describes your experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position:

A. A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the CG-12 level in or related to the work of this position AND education graduate level education that provides the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. Experience and education combination are computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at that grade level.

B. My experience does not match the choice above. Screen-out

3. Which of the following responses best describes your ability to review accounting operations practices and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

4. Select the accounting activities/functions you have performed independently.

A. Analyzed transactions/accounts or the quality of incoming and outgoing work.

B. Summarized and interpreted reports for higher management review, outlining findings, trouble areas, and recommendations for corrective action/improvement.

C. Developed recommendations for reporting policy, accounting procedures, and standards that govern financial reporting systems.

D. Provided advisory services to management officials on accounting problems revealed by accounting data.

E. Conducted studies to resolve unique problems relating to accounting and financial reporting.

F. Responded to accounting questions from customers.

G. Created consolidated reports and financial statements.

H. None of the above.

5. Have you analyzed financial data to ensure trial balance data for financial statements and footnotes are presented in accordance with standards (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using database tools and software to analyze information in accounting and financial systems?

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Select the statement which best describes your highest level of experience identifying key controls.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

8. Have you intervened to resolve unusual or complex accounting transactions that other accountants could not resolve?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience reviewing the adequacy of internal controls over operations.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

10. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience recommending new and revised accounting system tools, policies, or procedures to improve operational efficiency organization-wide?

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

11. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience analyzing the impact of budgetary or accounting events on multi-appropriated fund accounts (e.g., allocations, commitments, obligations, costs, and disbursements)?

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

12. Which supervisory tasks have you performed?

A. Supervised a staff of civilian and military employees.

B. Provided direction and guidance to contracted employees.

C. Planned, prioritized, balanced and assigned work of subordinates.

D. Formulated and established the workflow of the office, implemented a process monitor the progress and timely completion of work/projects.

E. Developed performance plans for subordinate staff members, evaluated individuals on attainment of performance standards and objectives, and counseled employees on methods to improve job performance.

F. Managed and made recommendations or decisions on personnel issues concerning leave, disciplinary actions, promotions, awards, and selections.

G. Developed position descriptions and associated documentation required to hire personnel.

H. Motivated subordinates toward future goals and encouraged innovation.

I. None of the above.

13. Which tasks have you performed related to leading teams?

A. Reviewing team performance against established metrics.

B. Identifying areas that were particularly favorable or below established standards.

C. Providing recommendations to management to facilitate continuous improvement.

D. None of the above.

14. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience explaining accounting issues in writing to peers and upper level management?

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task, and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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