Accountant

Exim; Washington; On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Exim in Washington state is seeking a qualified accounting professional to fill a position at the GS-11 level. The role focuses on AP/AR processing, reconciliations to the general ledger, and preparation of journal entries in accordance with GAAP.

Applicants should demonstrate relevant federal experience and strong Excel skills. The position requires either a formal accounting degree with required coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting
• 4 years of accounting experience with specialized experience OR relevant combination
• Specialized experience includes AP/AR processing, reconciliations to GL, and journal entries
• Foreign Education accepted with proper transcripts and U.S. accreditation
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
• Resume must include organization/agency, title, salary, start/end dates, hours per week, and relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Process AP and AR accounting operational tasks.
• Perform reconciliations from sub-ledgers to the general ledger using Excel pivots and formulas.
• Prepare manual journal entries in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger reconciliations

GAAP journal entries

Excel (PivotTables/ Formulas)

Education

Accounting degree + 24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Graduate education leading to PhD in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date.

This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D27-AR-13072230-CFO. Applicants who wish to also be considered under DE must apply to both vacancies separately.

About this agency

Basic Requirements:

A) 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").

OR

B) Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; or
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. 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.

In addition to the Basic Requirements noted above, applicants must also meet and demonstrate the specialized experience listed below:

Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work):

GS-11

You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems.

Specialized experience includes:

• Processing AP and AR accounting operational tasks: Experience processing transactions in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable sub-ledgers, including receipts, disbursements, research and resolution of cash suspense accounts (unallocated or unidentified funds);
• Reconciliations sub‑ledger to general ledger: Experience using technology (i.e., excel pivots, complex excel formulas, etc.) to prepare sub‑ledger (i.e., Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) reconciliations to general ledger accounts to ensure proper recording of financial data in automated software systems; and
• Accounting journal entries: Experience preparing manual journal entries to record financial activity using generally accepted accounting principles.

OR

If you are substituting education for experience to qualify for at this level, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

If you are combining both education and experience to qualify for this level, equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part‑time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information:

• http://www.naces.org
• http://www.fceatlanta.com

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.

Time‑in‑grade requirements must be met by 10/23/2026, the closing date of the announcement.