- Position Title
- Accountant
- Agency
- Western Area Power Administration
- Announcement Number
- 25-WN-00385-12594429-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
3.
Are you the spouse of:
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
4.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
5.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
6.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Assessment 1
1.
ACCOUNTANT BASIC REQUIREMENT: Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
2.
GS-09: Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
3.
GS-11: Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
4.
GS-12: Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
I understand that occasional travel of up to 5-10% annually is required; with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time.
6.
I understand that the incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually (GS-12 level only).
7.
What is your experience in interpreting, applying, and implementing generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP); Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB); and, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements to actual financial problems?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Select the best response from the answers indicating your level of experience performing data queries in an accounting system and analyzing results.
9.
Select your level of experience in performing day-to-day processing of a variety of accounting transactions and the compilation and analysis of financial reports.
10.
Which of the following accounting system analysis activities would you consider yourself as having expert-level knowledge? Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
I have experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques sufficient to perform financial analysis of a broad range of program, processes and systems areas.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Select the choice that best describes your experience utilizing automated spreadsheets to perform analysis or prepare reports.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
I have experience assisting in reconciliation of power billing data in a financial system.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Select the answer that best describes your working knowledge and experience with commercial generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to electric utility accounting.
15.
I have experience entering or reviewing data in the following systems to develop bills. Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Select the answer that best describes your experience utilizing automated financial data systems, computerized reports, and/or automated spreadsheet software to perform financial analysis and/or prepare reports.
17.
From the list below indicate your level of experience performing variance analysis of financial statements.