Supervisory Accountant

US Export-Import Bank of the United States; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Export-Import Bank of the United States is seeking a highly qualified accounting professional at the GS-14 level to lead staff in financial reconciliations and auditing support. The position emphasizes GAAP-compliant analysis, credit servicing, and interaction with auditors to defend financial reporting practices.

Applicants must meet accounting education requirements or equivalent experience, with strong background in accounting and auditing standards.

Qualifications

• 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or related credentials.
• Experience equivalent to GS-13 level in accounting or auditing.
• Ability to support financial audits and interact with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in subsidiary ledger reconciliations to general ledger accounts using financial management systems and analytical tools.
• Perform credit servicing and accounts receivable transactions, including application of funds, disbursements, billings and deferrals.
• Analyze complex financial transactions to ensure proper GAAP recording and reporting.
• Support financial audits by compiling documentation and communicating with auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP expertise

Auditing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Accounting coursework 24 sem hrs

CPA or CIA certificate

Tools

Financial management systems

Analytical tools

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 Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M27-AR-13109870-CFO. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP 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-14: 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-13 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes:

• Experience leading staff in the preparation of subsidiary ledger reconciliations to general ledger accounts using financial management systems and analytical tools to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records;
• Experience performing credit servicing and accounts receivable transactions, including the application of funds received, processing of loan and claims disbursements, customer billings, interest accruals, fee income accruals and deferrals, refunds, and monitoring outstanding receivables;
• Experience leading the analysis of complex financial transactions and accounting data to ensure proper recording, classification, and reporting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting standards within financial management systems; and
• Experience supporting financial audits by compiling and reviewing supporting documentation, credit program agreements (e.g., loans, guarantees, insurance and claims), and financial records, and communicating with auditors and agency personnel to explain, substantiate, and defend accounting transactions and financial reporting practices.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-14 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.

All requirements must be met by 11/23/2026, the closing date of the announcement.