accountant Washington, DC
Job description
Summary
This position is located in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Finance Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of accounting duties, utilizing a professional knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in carrying out a wide variety of complex assignments either directly or indirectly related to accounting policy, financial services, and audit readiness.
Duties
As a Staff Accountant, GS-0510-13, your typical work assignments may include:
- Applying knowledge and interpretation of guidance issued by the Department of the Treasury, the General Accounting Office (GAO), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), other standard setting organizations, and Agency regulations and procedures to determine impacts to the agency's accounting operations and systems and assuring compliance with all stated professional standards, rules and regulations.
- Managing responsibility for a variety of activities related to the daily financial operations of the agency's accounting system, such as reviewing, analyzing, compiling, reconciling and reporting the financial data on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
- Preparing data for audit requests and taking appropriate action to correct audit deficiencies.
- Resolving significantly complex or controversial accounting issues and providing expert advice and assistance on matters of equal difficulty.
Help
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- Must submit a complete resume and application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- This is not a virtual (remote) position.
Qualifications
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please ensure that your resume information is specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.
NOTE: 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.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant possesses a mastery in developing and/or adjusting accounting methods and techniques in response to variations in accounting standards. The candidate demonstrates exceptional communication skills, scrupulous attention to detail, and robust analytical skills. It is preferred that the potential hire is self-motivated and takes the initiative to incorporate innovative techniques to improve overall performance of the office and division.
In order to qualify for this position; you must meet the basic requirements listed below;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.")
OrCombination 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:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
b) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
c) 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be qualified for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Staff Accountant GS-510 at the GS-13 grade level.Experience applying knowledge of professional accounting principles, practices, procedures, and automated accounting systems.
Experience applying accounting knowledge to analyze, reconcile, verify, and resolve discrepancies within financial data.
Experience utilizing Treasury collection, payment, and debt reporting systems.
Education
Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all applicable qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or re-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, please click here.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click here.
Additional information
SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (For additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.)
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.
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 Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
PLACEMENT POLICY
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,823.00 - $138,868.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Washington, DC 20003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20003
