This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/565024100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As an Accountant, you will determine the proper accounting treatment for real and personal property financial events.
This position is located in the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Operations Division.
Financial Operations Division develops financial operations capability, protocols and architecture for GSA’s Public Buildings Service.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency04/08/2020 to 04/21/2020
$92,159 - $144,676 per year
GS 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel maybe required to attend job related events, training, and or conferences.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
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US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
You will be responsible for oversight and review of the financial data in systems and procedures related to financial reporting of real and personal property activities. Conduct periodic analysis of real and personal property accounting events and recommending proper accounting treatment.
You will produce accurate and timely written responses, to inquiries from Congress, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury, customer agencies, internal GSA organizations and the public, concerning accounting and financial management policies, procedures and transactions involving real and personal property. Provide written responses of recommended accounting treatment for real and personal property financial events, that is supported by the governing accounting standards and concepts. Recommend efficiencies around operational processes, system modifications and ways to improve and strengthen internal controls over financial account balances.
You will utilize and apply knowledge of regulations, of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Treasury Department regulations, circulars, and directives, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and/or similar accounting advisory boards standards and concepts for real and personal property financial reporting.
You will research and query financial transactions and data within an accounting and financial management system including related real and personal property subsidiary modules used in support of detail asset account balances and depreciation entries. Report summary information to management, identify risks and errors in that data and recommend necessary corrective actions within established deadlines.
You will Perform analysis and create reports using Microsoft Access Database tool or another similar Database system.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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The GS-13 base salary range starts at $92,159.00 per year. Locality pay will be determined after selection is made and duty station is established.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.
Accountant Qualifications:
Basic Requirements: You must have either 1 or 2, or 3:
Refer to OPM’s Accounting Qualification Standard for more information.
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that requires analyzing accounting events involving real and personal property and determining the proper accounting treatment in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) established by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) for the federal government, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for private industry and/or similar accounting advisory boards. Such accounting events include, but are not limited to, the following; acquisition of assets, property exchanges, capitalization versus expense of costs, determining substantial completion of construction projects, and disposal or sale of assets.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE based on location.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
If selected for an interview, you may required to submit a writing sample.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/565024100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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