Accountant (Systems)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Financial Resources, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 75 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
Major duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Accountant (Systems), you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Researching, analyzing and processing information related to accounting transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy of data. Examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting data, records, and reports. Providing guidance for program staff concerning systems accounting, reporting and related financial management matters. Using accounting information to recommend solutions to management challenges and to support the effective structuring of organizational programs.
What you need to qualify
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualification: You must possess one of the items listed below (A or B): A. A degree in 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 (which may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law). OR B. A combination of education and experience with 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 also includes one of the following: (1) 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality--including up to 6 hours of business law; (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, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement, provided that (a) I have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that I have 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 answer A; and (c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, my education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-07 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Processing and reviewing transactions for accuracy and compliance. Preparing financial reports, maintaining documentation, and providing financial operations and audit support. OR Completed one (1) full academic year of graduate-level education in a related field. OR Meet eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) Provision as listed below* OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above. GS-09 Minimum Qualifications You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Applying accounting principles to process transactions and analyze financial data. Preparing and reviewing financial reports while resolving discrepancies. Contributing to audit processes and recommending improvements to strengthen financial operations. OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in accounting or auditing; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Have a combination of the required experience and education as described above. GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Applying accounting principles to process, analyze, and reconcile financial data across accounts. Processing, analyzing, and reconciling financial data across multiple accounts. Identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies. Providing accounting guidance to support accurate financial operations, auditing, and reporting. OR Successful completion of at least three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Successful completion of a combination of graduate-level education (beyond the first two years) and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website
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