- Position Title
- Accountant
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-DAS-12716701 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• 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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
4.
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.
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.
Assessment 1
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.
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.
1.
The basic qualifications can be met in one of three ways. From the description below, select the one that best describes the education and/or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform Accountant work.
2.
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 must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:
- Applying 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.
- Analyzing general ledger account transactions and reconciling financial accounting systems.
- Assisting in preparing and analyzing payment and disbursement data between internal financial systems and U.S. Treasury systems.
3.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience applying 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.
4.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
5.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience analyzing general ledger account transactions and reconciling financial accounting systems THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
6.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
7.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience assisting in preparing and analyzing payment and disbursement data between internal financial systems and U.S. Treasury systems. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
8.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Which level description best describes your experience applying 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?
10.
Which level description best describes your knowledge of accounting and financial management theories, concepts, principles, and practices involving interfaces and inter-relationships between programs, systems, functions, and policies?
11.
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?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Do you have the ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize financial data?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Which level description best describes your experience analyzing general ledger account transactions and reconciling data and financial accounting systems?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have the ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical documents, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Which level description best describes your experience preparing summaries of data analysis findings?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you have the ability to communicate information (i.e., facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner?
17.
How would you rate your oral and written communication skills?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Do you have experience monitoring and resolving undisbursed payments in an accounting system?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Which level description best describes your experience assisting in preparing and analyzing payment and disbursement data between internal financial systems and U.S. Treasury systems?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Do you have experience evaluating financial and accounting data?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Which level description best describes your experience reconciling and validating accounting or financial data interfaced between systems as it migrates to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software environment?
22.
Which level description best describes your experience reconciling extracted data to general ledger trial balances and subsidiary system records to resolve differences?
23.
Which level description best describes your experience analyzing accounting records to identify possible discrepancies?
24.
Which level description best describes your experience reviewing, recording, and reconciling transactions including payments, collections, and adjustments?
25.
Which level description best describes your ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships in a team environment?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
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.