Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
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Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Assessment 1
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Thank you for your interest in an Accountant position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
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The basic qualifications can be met in one of three ways. From the descriptions below, select the one that best describes the education and/or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform Accountant work.
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Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:
Knowledge of generally accepted and federal accounting principles, standards, and practices, including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial management involving interfaces and inter-relationships between programs, systems, functions, and policies.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of financial management, including requisitions, apportionments, allotments, investments, fiscal management, activity reporting, and fiscal year guidelines, and other federal financial regulatory requirements.
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling payment data, identifying discrepancies, taking corrective actions, and reporting information returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your knowledge of generally accepted and federal accounting principles, standards, and practices, including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
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In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS AMANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial management involving interfaces and inter-relationships between programs, systems, functions, and policies. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
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In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS AMANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of financial management, including requisitions, apportionments, allotments, investments, fiscal management, activity reporting, and fiscal year guidelines, and other federal financial regulatory requirements. THIS IS A MANDATORYREQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
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In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS AMANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling payment data, identifying discrepancies, taking corrective actions, and reporting information returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
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In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS AMANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your knowledge of generally accepted and federal accounting principles, standards, and practices, including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals?
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Which level description best describes your knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial management involving interfaces and inter-relationships between programs, systems, functions, policies?
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Which level description best describes your knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of financial management, including requisitions, apportionments, allotments, investments, fiscal management, activity reporting, and fiscal year guidelines, and other federal financial regulatory requirements?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience reviewing, updating, and ensuring tax compliance for foreign and domestic vendors tax withholding, IRS Forms 1099, 945, 1042,1042-S, W-9,W-8, and CP2100 notices?
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your experience reviewing, analyzing, reconciling payment and tax-related data, identifying discrepancies, and taking corrective actions?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have the ability to understand and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables?
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your knowledge of the standards, architecture, and specifications of automated financial systems, including source documents, system flows, system interfaces, and related internal controls?
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Which level description best describes your experience developing tax-related reports from accounting system of record, Enterprise Data Warehouse, and other sources?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience providing senior-level coordination of accounting issues, such as the appropriate accounting for various business lines and recommending how to recognize and report accounting entries?
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your experience supporting general ledger reporting and reconciliation, and developing justification for financial and accounting policy?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have the ability to communicate information (i.e., facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner?
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How would you rate your oral and written communication skills?
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your ability to express information (i.e., technical, sensitive, controversial) to individuals or groups effectively and makes clear and convincing oral presentations?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience researching, analyzing, and identifying tax-related modernization opportunities; and providing actionable recommendations to management?
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your experience developing and recommending solutions to problems; designing new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable; and making sound, well-informed, and objective recommendations?
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Which level description best describes your ability to provide high-level customer service, assesses the needs of stakeholders, provide information and assistance, and resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations?
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Which level description best describes your ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships in a team environment?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.
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