Accountant.

Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance options

Job summary

Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking an Accountant (GS-0510) to manage accounting transactions for savings securities, support audits, and resolve discrepancies. Training will be provided to grow in the role.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, background checks, and adherence to federal personnel processes. Telework and flexible schedules are available where appropriate within a federal framework.

Qualifications

• Must possess or qualify for a degree in accounting with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing.
• Progression rules: education substitution allowed for specialized experience with graduate education.
• Background investigation required; probationary period applies; direct deposit is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter accounting transactions into subsidiary ledgers and SDAS for accurate reporting.
• Assist auditors by locating source documents and answering questions.
• Research and resolve inconsistencies in accounting transactions for savings securities processing.

Skills

Accounting

SDAS

Auditing

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Education

Accounting degree

24 semester hours accounting

CPA/CIA credentials

Tools

SDAS

Accounting software

Job description

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-9. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As An Accountant, You Will

• Assume responsibility for preparation and entry of accounting transactions into subsidiary ledgers as well as the Summary Debt Accounting System (SDAS) for accurate and timely reporting of financial activity related to savings securities.
• Assist internal and external auditors during reviews and audits by locating source documents and answering questions.
• Research and resolve inconsistencies in accounting transactions reported for savings security processing adjustments.
• Assume responsibility for specific reconcilements, reports, or ledgers.
• Recommend methods and procedures, which would enhance accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency in processing work within both computerized and manual accounting systems.

Requirements

All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

• Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
• Complete a
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the

Key Requirements:

• Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.
• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or

Specialized Experience

Specialized experience for the GS-09 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-07 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this grade must include ALL of the following:

• Operating, maintaining, or monitoring financial management systems; AND
• Researching and analyzing accounting documents and problems.

You May Substitute Education For Specialized Experience As Follows

2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree

Basic Requirements For Accountant 0510 Series

Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Other Information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• This position is a nonsensitive moderate risk public trustposition.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights,

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.