Cost Accountant
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Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans. We are seeking a champion for its continual improvement.
The FRTIB is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). We help Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services retire with dignity by providing benefits similar to private sector 401(k) plans. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans.
Mission - Our Core Purpose
Administer the TSP solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries
Core Values - What We Stand For
Participant-Focused
Integrity
Efficiency
Voted as one of the top five Best Places to Work in the Federal Government as ranked by the Partnership for Public Service in its 2013 Small Agencies Best Places to Work Rankings, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) islooking for another highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as Cost Accountant, GS-0510-11/13. The incumbent serves as a Cost Accountant and utilizes a variety of cost accounting functions and assignments by functioning as a technical resource and participating in benchmarking projects for the development and maintenance of an activity-based costing model, and for other accounting/cost accounting project assignments and daily operations.
This position is also being announced under Vacancy Announcement # FRTIB-MP-070-1219990 for Status Candidates.
Please note: Management may make a selection at any of the grade levels advertised. The full performance grade of this position is GS-13.
U.S. Citizen Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Relevant experience (see Qualifications below):
The major duties of the position are:
Plans and carries out a variety of cost accounting functions and assignments in support of the mission and programs of the OFM and the Agency. Acts as a resource to the Chief Financial Officer and other officials and staff within the OFM and the Agency on activity-based costing and associated systems and modeling functions;
Participates as assigned in benchmarking projects and activities involving the development, acquisition, and implementation of Agency-wide activity-based costing and associated systems and models.
Provides advice and assistance in the development and implementation of effective activity-based costing techniques, methods, and tools to support the effective and efficient achievement of the Agency's programs, projects, and functions;
Utilizes the appropriate methodologies for compiling, assigning, and measuring costs and associated outputs of Agency programs, projects, and operations required for the administration of the TSP;
Prepares or participates in preparing analyses, reports, presentations, and other forms of activity-based and financial information for use by Agency management officials in making decisions on Agency programs and functions.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the specialized experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and is equivalent to the next lower grade level.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
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GS-11 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 levelthat involved professional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting, and specifically cost accounting and activity-based costing sufficient to apply and adapt accounting and analytical techniques to perform a variety of cost accounting assignments and functions.
GS-12 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that involved skill in designing, implementing, and developing cost accounting systems, models, and tools, and the ability to plan and conduct cost accounting studies and analyses benchmarking studies to identify best practices and procedures to develope methodologies, policies, procedures, systems and tools.
GS-13 -One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that includes knowledge and skill in maintaining complex accounting systems, models, and tools including developing improvements and providing solutions to program management and implementation problems, and advanced skill in providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on unusual and difficult cost accounting issues and problems.
and
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
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:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
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.
You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include the courses' names and number of credit hours. To search the database of accredited institutions visit:
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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit:
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE DATE THE REFERRAL LIST IS ISSUED.
YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION IF IT LACKS ANY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS UNDER THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TAB.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Best Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most requirements of the position.
Well Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and meets most requirements of the position.
Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.
If you are among the Best Qualified candidates, your application may be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possibly, an interview.
All applicants will be rated on the following Skills or Competencies:
Accounting Procedures and Processes
Analysis
Cost Accounting Projects
Accounting Systems
To preview this questionnaire, click on the following link View Assessment Questions.
If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button at the end of the process.
It is strongly recommended you use the USA JOBS Resume Builder for your resume format.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1239578 .
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View.
2. Print 1203FX form to provide your response to the questionnaire , and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
The complete application package must be submitted by Friday, October 31, 2014 .
NOTE: If all required documents are not received by the closing date, you will be rated ineligible, and your application will not move forward to the selection official.
Please be advised, the following documents are _required_ even if you are already a current Federal or FRTIB employee:
1. Resume (Please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
2. OF-306, please visit for a fillable OF-306 form.
3. Responses to questionnaire.
4. You must submit documents verifying preference eligibility along with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
DD-214 or equivalent, terminal leave orders;
Preference eligible documentation: e.g. adjudicated SF-15, VA letter, etc;
College transcripts or Certificates of Certification- this will be necessary if this position has an education or certification requirement, or to provide proof of a preferred certification for the position; it will also be necessary if you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, or solely on education.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview.
Once this process has been completed, you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). This process is generally completed within 4-6 weeks.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board offers a comprehensivebenefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Retirement System. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board also has agency specific benefits including flexible work schedules and the possibility of student loan repayment.
The following web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here .
Alternate work schedule options may be available.
Limited Telework may be available after you have come on board.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Direct deposit: Direct deposit of pay is required.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified means, you must meet all the minimum qualification standards listed above and be assessed and assigned the rating of at least Well-Qualified to receive special selection priority.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at .
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See /
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit documentation described in the Required Documents section. For more information regarding veteran's preference please go to
Relocation incentives: No relocation expenses will be paid for this position.
Probationary Period: One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
Background Suitability Investigation: Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a Federal suitability or security clearance.
Temporary Duty Travel: TDY for this position is less than 20 percent.
Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.
Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans. We are seeking a champion for its continual improvement.
The FRTIB is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). We help Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services retire with dignity by providing benefits similar to private sector 401(k) plans. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans.
Mission - Our Core Purpose
Administer the TSP solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries
Core Values - What We Stand For
Participant-Focused
Integrity
Efficiency
Voted as one of the top five Best Places to Work in the Federal Government as ranked by the Partnership for Public Service in its 2013 Small Agencies Best Places to Work Rankings, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) islooking for another highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as Cost Accountant, GS-0510-11/13. The incumbent serves as a Cost Accountant and utilizes a variety of cost accounting functions and assignments by functioning as a technical resource and participating in benchmarking projects for the development and maintenance of an activity-based costing model, and for other accounting/cost accounting project assignments and daily operations.
This position is also being announced under Vacancy Announcement # FRTIB-MP-070-1219990 for Status Candidates.
Please note: Management may make a selection at any of the grade levels advertised. The full performance grade of this position is GS-13.
U.S. Citizen Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Relevant experience (see Qualifications below):
The major duties of the position are:
Plans and carries out a variety of cost accounting functions and assignments in support of the mission and programs of the OFM and the Agency. Acts as a resource to the Chief Financial Officer and other officials and staff within the OFM and the Agency on activity-based costing and associated systems and modeling functions;
Participates as assigned in benchmarking projects and activities involving the development, acquisition, and implementation of Agency-wide activity-based costing and associated systems and models.
Provides advice and assistance in the development and implementation of effective activity-based costing techniques, methods, and tools to support the effective and efficient achievement of the Agency's programs, projects, and functions;
Utilizes the appropriate methodologies for compiling, assigning, and measuring costs and associated outputs of Agency programs, projects, and operations required for the administration of the TSP;
Prepares or participates in preparing analyses, reports, presentations, and other forms of activity-based and financial information for use by Agency management officials in making decisions on Agency programs and functions.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the specialized experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and is equivalent to the next lower grade level.
_
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
_
GS-11 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 levelthat involved professional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting, and specifically cost accounting and activity-based costing sufficient to apply and adapt accounting and analytical techniques to perform a variety of cost accounting assignments and functions.
GS-12 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that involved skill in designing, implementing, and developing cost accounting systems, models, and tools, and the ability to plan and conduct cost accounting studies and analyses benchmarking studies to identify best practices and procedures to develope methodologies, policies, procedures, systems and tools.
GS-13 -One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that includes knowledge and skill in maintaining complex accounting systems, models, and tools including developing improvements and providing solutions to program management and implementation problems, and advanced skill in providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on unusual and difficult cost accounting issues and problems.
and
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
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:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
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.
You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include the courses' names and number of credit hours. To search the database of accredited institutions visit:
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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit:
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE DATE THE REFERRAL LIST IS ISSUED.
YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION IF IT LACKS ANY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS UNDER THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TAB.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Best Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most requirements of the position.
Well Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and meets most requirements of the position.
Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.
If you are among the Best Qualified candidates, your application may be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possibly, an interview.
All applicants will be rated on the following Skills or Competencies:
Accounting Procedures and Processes
Analysis
Cost Accounting Projects
Accounting Systems
To preview this questionnaire, click on the following link View Assessment Questions.
If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button at the end of the process.
It is strongly recommended you use the USA JOBS Resume Builder for your resume format.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1239578 .
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View.
2. Print 1203FX form to provide your response to the questionnaire , and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
The complete application package must be submitted by Friday, October 31, 2014 .
NOTE: If all required documents are not received by the closing date, you will be rated ineligible, and your application will not move forward to the selection official.
Please be advised, the following documents are _required_ even if you are already a current Federal or FRTIB employee:
1. Resume (Please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
2. OF-306, please visit for a fillable OF-306 form.
3. Responses to questionnaire.
4. You must submit documents verifying preference eligibility along with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
DD-214 or equivalent, terminal leave orders;
Preference eligible documentation: e.g. adjudicated SF-15, VA letter, etc;
College transcripts or Certificates of Certification- this will be necessary if this position has an education or certification requirement, or to provide proof of a preferred certification for the position; it will also be necessary if you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, or solely on education.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview.
Once this process has been completed, you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). This process is generally completed within 4-6 weeks.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board offers a comprehensivebenefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Retirement System. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board also has agency specific benefits including flexible work schedules and the possibility of student loan repayment.
The following web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here .
Alternate work schedule options may be available.
Limited Telework may be available after you have come on board.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Direct deposit: Direct deposit of pay is required.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified means, you must meet all the minimum qualification standards listed above and be assessed and assigned the rating of at least Well-Qualified to receive special selection priority.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at .
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See /
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit documentation described in the Required Documents section. For more information regarding veteran's preference please go to
Relocation incentives: No relocation expenses will be paid for this position.
Probationary Period: One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
Background Suitability Investigation: Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a Federal suitability or security clearance.
Temporary Duty Travel: TDY for this position is less than 20 percent.
Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.
Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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