- Position Title
- ACCOUNTANT SYSTEMS (VIRTUAL), TEMP NTE 2 YEARS
- Agency
- Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
- Announcement Number
- DE-12625888-25-ALB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 20, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Accountant (Systems) position. Your Resume and the Responses you provide to this Assessment Questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the Best Qualified (possess the Specialized Experience and/or Education or Combination of Education and Specialized Experience needed to qualify) for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your Resume and Supporting Documents. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
If using Education or Combination of Education and Specialized Experience to qualify for this position, a COMPLETE and LEGIBLE Copy of Transcript(s) are required with your application to validate that you meet Degree/Coursework Requirements for this position.
Select only one letter for each item. Failure to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.
If using Education or Combination of Education and Specialized Experience to qualify for this position, a COMPLETE and LEGIBLE Copy of Transcript(s) are required with your application to validate that you meet Degree/Coursework Requirements for this position.
Select only one letter for each item. Failure to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.
1.
The Accountant position has a Positive Education Requirement which apply to all positions. Therefore, a Complete and Legible copy of your College/University Transcript(s) is/are required to be attached to your application to validate that you meet Degree/Coursework Requirements for this position prior to the Closing Date of the Announcement. Applicants who fail to submit their Full Transcript(s) will not be given credit for their Education.
The Application or Resume must clearly show that she/he possesses the appropriate Positive Education and Specialized Experience, and/or Education and/or Combination of Education and Specialized Experience requirements.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes the Highest Level of Education and/or Experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Accountant at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Select only one letter for each item. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required degree/coursework, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and specialized experience. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements for this position.
For a detailed explanation of qualifying Education and Specialized Experience, review the information in the Vacancy Announcement or visit the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
The Application or Resume must clearly show that she/he possesses the appropriate Positive Education and Specialized Experience, and/or Education and/or Combination of Education and Specialized Experience requirements.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes the Highest Level of Education and/or Experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Accountant at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Select only one letter for each item. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required degree/coursework, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and specialized experience. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements for this position.
For a detailed explanation of qualifying Education and Specialized Experience, review the information in the Vacancy Announcement or visit the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes the Highest Level of Education and/or Specialized Experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Accountant (Systems) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Select only one letter.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Developing and/or initiate reports.
4.
Prepares periodic reconciliations using Microsoft Excel and other tools.
5.
Identifies accounting problems, such as inadequate maintenance of fund controls or inaccurate records and reports.
6.
Maintains liaison with systems analysts, programmers, accounting Technicians, and other accountants to discuss and resolve problems concerning systems.
7.
Evaluates standardized and centralized functions and systems for departmental accounting, and reporting.
8.
Reviews agency regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to unit operations.
9.
Provides internal and external audit support.
10.
Communicates with others to obtain, clarify, or give facts and information concerning accounting policies and/or procedures.
11.
Analyzes a variety of reports and/or data produced by a financial system to ensure that the desired objectives are accomplished.
12.
Coordinates on matters relating to IT policy and planning of financial system controls.
13.
Coordinates with team members and serve as a technical support in the accomplishment of projects.
14.
Reviews and analyzes balances and other financial statements to ensure conformance with established policies, regulations, and generally accepted accounting practices.
15.
Evaluates standardized and centralized functions and systems for departmental accounting, and reporting.
16.
Identifies accounting problems, such as inadequate maintenance of fund controls or inaccurate records and reports.
17.
Prepares agency financial statements in compliance with government-wide reporting requirements.
18.
Advises system accountants regarding technical and operational aspects of procedures for effecting solutions to problems.
19.
Recommends actions to be taken by top management officials to ensure that an effective accounting and reporting system is achieved, with emphasis on internal controls.
20.
Participates in staff and stakeholder meetings and contributes recommendations concerning financial management projects.
21.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failure to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.