Accountant
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Legislative Branch
US Citizens and Status Candidates Permanent Full Time
Come be a part of one of the largest digital information facilities in the world!
Established by Congress in 1861, GPO is transforming itself as an agency and as a business. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. The public will enjoy permanent access to digital government information, acquiring it quickly, easily, and with confidence in its authenticity. GPO employees are proud of their abilities and passionate about their craft. Whether your expertise is in putting ink on paper, commanding a digital output system, or engineering the delivery of information online, we'd like to talk to you.
This position is located in Accounting Operations Division, Office of the Deputy CFO - Agency Controller, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Washington, DC.
Selectee will work Shift 1 and have a tour of duty of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Accountants perform a variety of professional accounting functions which involves the development, preparation, and review of financial estimates and reports and other special analysis regarding the various operations of the GPO. The employee of the position considers the adequacy of financial accounting and control systems for revenues and expenses involving a wide variety of conditions. Decisions frequently involve a variety of unrelated factors and changing conditions such as availability and reliability of accounting data and management controls.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Selectees must pass a drug test prior to appointment. Selectees must pass a background check prior to appointment. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service School transcript(s) are required - Official or Unofficial.
As a professional Accountant, the employee uses professional knowledge of accounting and basic, general knowledge of government and business practices to:
Develop skill using conventional procedures and practices to prepare summaries of financial transactions and journal entries to update the automated general ledger.
Identify problems and provide recommendations pertaining to common administrative support and business accounting systems for payroll, payables, purchases, fixed assets, maintenance, receivables, and sales.
Analyze and interpret monthly financial results and identify if established accounting procedures are being followed.
Support higher-level Accountants plan, schedule, observe, and conduct physical inventories.
Prepare financial estimates and forecasts, special-purpose financial reports as well as Treasury and other regulatory reports for revolving funds and appropriations. Prepares portions of the financial statements, related tables and explanatory footnotes for inclusion in The Annual Report of the Public Printer.
Assist in the implementation of accounting procedural changes.
Develop ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and internal control reviews of areas within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Conduct special studies and other analysis as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Requirements:
A. A degree from an accredited college or university in accounting; or in a related field of study such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
_OR_
B. 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. _Your background must also include at least 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 a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), 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)_ you successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing or a related field (e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining); _AND b)_ a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you 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, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
_In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above,_ applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the PG-07 (or equivalent) level or higher. Specialized experience includes: tracking operations that are stable and solving operational problems; studying existing reports accounts, and instructions to streamline operations or to provide more meaningful financial information; and advising managers on transactions that differ from the norm. _OR_
Applicants must have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; _OR _ have a master's or equivalent graduate degree directly related to this position; _OR_ Applicants must have a combination of specialized experience and directly related education that equals at least 100% of the total requirement.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS : Merit Promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of successful performance in work related to the position at the PG-7 or equivalent grade level of federal service is required to qualify for the PG-9 level. Federal employees competing under merit promotion procedures must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal to be considered.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date Friday, October 31, 2014 of this announcement to be considered.
_Applicants must provide a copy of their school transcript(s) - official or unofficial - as proof of meeting the Basic Requirements for the position; and to substitute education for specialized experience._
_Foreign Education _ -- completed outside of the United States must be deemed by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education that the education is equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.
You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire then we will compare it against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
You will be further evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) and/or Competencies required for the position:
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices sufficient to perform professional accounting assignments using conventional methods and techniques.
Ability to study financial events to determine and report on trends and significant changes.
Ability to develop new, and modify existing accounting procedures and management controls.
Skill in using automated programs and systems designed to collect, accumulate, retain, and analyze accounting information.
We DO NOT require a separate narrative statement responding to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and/or competencies, however your resume should CLEARLY show possession of these competencies.
For Competitive Applicants/All US Citizens - If you meet the qualification requirements listed above, your application will be rated based on your online questionnaire and supporting documents. 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. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
For Merit Promotion Applicants - If you meet the qualification requirements listed above, your application will be rated based on your online questionnaire and supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) your resume and 3) any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens AND Merit Promotion eligibles (also known as status candidates). When answering the Occupational Specialties section of the occupational questionnaire, you will be asked to select whether you are applying under All U.S. Citizens (Competitive) or Status Candidates (Merit Promotion). Please note that Merit Promotion eligibles may also elect to be considered under All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). If you do not meet one of the categories below, you should select All U.S. Citizens (Competitive).
Current career or career-conditional employees:
30% Disabled Veterans:
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA):
Certain Military Spouses:
Reinstatement:
Family Member Preference (Derived Preference):
A severely physically handicapped Schedule A appointment: Please submit a certification from a State or District of Columbia rehabilitation counselor indicating that you can perform the duties of this position and are eligible for an excepted appointment based on a physical or mental disability.
A former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers appointment: Please submit documentation indicating your volunteer service in order to be considered.
The completed Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, October 31, 2014.
To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen 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.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1193152. Fax your documents to .
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select _My Applications_ , and click on the _more information_ link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online, please follow the instructions listed below:
1. Print a copy of the occupational questionnaire so that you can read and respond to the questions offline. Click here to View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. The form URL is: .
3. Attach your resume or OF-612 and all required documents (e.g., SF-50, most recent performance appraisal, DD-214, etc.).
4. With your completed OPM Form 1203-FX as the front page (where your name, social security number, etc are shown), submit your materials to fax number . _Do not use a different cover page._
If you are using the fax method to submit your application, you should retain a copy of the fax confirmation sheet and verify that your application was received by contacting the Specialist listed in the vacancy before Friday, October 31, 2014.
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
For Merit Promotion applicants, including GPO employees: SF-50 (indicating highest grade level held, tenure group, promotion potential and salary) and most recent performance appraisal.
For Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4)
For Disabled Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4), SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability).
For Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND Documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND Proof of marriage to the service member. .
For applicants qualifying on the basis of education: transcripts - official or unofficial. A transcript is required if you are claiming to qualify based on your education. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at the minimum the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA.
Content of Resume: Your resume, curriculum vitae, or other written form you choose to describe your job-related experiences are used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. To assist you in sending in a complete resume, use our checklist at: .
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement Friday, October 31, 2014 to be considered.
After a review of your resume, required documents and occupational questionnaire is complete, you will be notified of your application status. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made. The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet your needs, as well as your family's needs. These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, retirement savings plans. For more information about these benefits, please visit: #icc.
_Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
_ Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Legislative Branch
US Citizens and Status Candidates Permanent Full Time
Come be a part of one of the largest digital information facilities in the world!
Established by Congress in 1861, GPO is transforming itself as an agency and as a business. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. The public will enjoy permanent access to digital government information, acquiring it quickly, easily, and with confidence in its authenticity. GPO employees are proud of their abilities and passionate about their craft. Whether your expertise is in putting ink on paper, commanding a digital output system, or engineering the delivery of information online, we'd like to talk to you.
This position is located in Accounting Operations Division, Office of the Deputy CFO - Agency Controller, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Washington, DC.
Selectee will work Shift 1 and have a tour of duty of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Accountants perform a variety of professional accounting functions which involves the development, preparation, and review of financial estimates and reports and other special analysis regarding the various operations of the GPO. The employee of the position considers the adequacy of financial accounting and control systems for revenues and expenses involving a wide variety of conditions. Decisions frequently involve a variety of unrelated factors and changing conditions such as availability and reliability of accounting data and management controls.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Selectees must pass a drug test prior to appointment. Selectees must pass a background check prior to appointment. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service School transcript(s) are required - Official or Unofficial.
As a professional Accountant, the employee uses professional knowledge of accounting and basic, general knowledge of government and business practices to:
Develop skill using conventional procedures and practices to prepare summaries of financial transactions and journal entries to update the automated general ledger.
Identify problems and provide recommendations pertaining to common administrative support and business accounting systems for payroll, payables, purchases, fixed assets, maintenance, receivables, and sales.
Analyze and interpret monthly financial results and identify if established accounting procedures are being followed.
Support higher-level Accountants plan, schedule, observe, and conduct physical inventories.
Prepare financial estimates and forecasts, special-purpose financial reports as well as Treasury and other regulatory reports for revolving funds and appropriations. Prepares portions of the financial statements, related tables and explanatory footnotes for inclusion in The Annual Report of the Public Printer.
Assist in the implementation of accounting procedural changes.
Develop ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and internal control reviews of areas within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Conduct special studies and other analysis as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Requirements:
A. A degree from an accredited college or university in accounting; or in a related field of study such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
_OR_
B. 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. _Your background must also include at least 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 a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), 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)_ you successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing or a related field (e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining); _AND b)_ a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you 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, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
_In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above,_ applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the PG-07 (or equivalent) level or higher. Specialized experience includes: tracking operations that are stable and solving operational problems; studying existing reports accounts, and instructions to streamline operations or to provide more meaningful financial information; and advising managers on transactions that differ from the norm. _OR_
Applicants must have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; _OR _ have a master's or equivalent graduate degree directly related to this position; _OR_ Applicants must have a combination of specialized experience and directly related education that equals at least 100% of the total requirement.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS : Merit Promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of successful performance in work related to the position at the PG-7 or equivalent grade level of federal service is required to qualify for the PG-9 level. Federal employees competing under merit promotion procedures must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal to be considered.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date Friday, October 31, 2014 of this announcement to be considered.
_Applicants must provide a copy of their school transcript(s) - official or unofficial - as proof of meeting the Basic Requirements for the position; and to substitute education for specialized experience._
_Foreign Education _ -- completed outside of the United States must be deemed by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education that the education is equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.
You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire then we will compare it against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
You will be further evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) and/or Competencies required for the position:
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices sufficient to perform professional accounting assignments using conventional methods and techniques.
Ability to study financial events to determine and report on trends and significant changes.
Ability to develop new, and modify existing accounting procedures and management controls.
Skill in using automated programs and systems designed to collect, accumulate, retain, and analyze accounting information.
We DO NOT require a separate narrative statement responding to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and/or competencies, however your resume should CLEARLY show possession of these competencies.
For Competitive Applicants/All US Citizens - If you meet the qualification requirements listed above, your application will be rated based on your online questionnaire and supporting documents. 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. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
For Merit Promotion Applicants - If you meet the qualification requirements listed above, your application will be rated based on your online questionnaire and supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) your resume and 3) any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens AND Merit Promotion eligibles (also known as status candidates). When answering the Occupational Specialties section of the occupational questionnaire, you will be asked to select whether you are applying under All U.S. Citizens (Competitive) or Status Candidates (Merit Promotion). Please note that Merit Promotion eligibles may also elect to be considered under All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). If you do not meet one of the categories below, you should select All U.S. Citizens (Competitive).
Current career or career-conditional employees:
30% Disabled Veterans:
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA):
Certain Military Spouses:
Reinstatement:
Family Member Preference (Derived Preference):
A severely physically handicapped Schedule A appointment: Please submit a certification from a State or District of Columbia rehabilitation counselor indicating that you can perform the duties of this position and are eligible for an excepted appointment based on a physical or mental disability.
A former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers appointment: Please submit documentation indicating your volunteer service in order to be considered.
The completed Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, October 31, 2014.
To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen 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.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1193152. Fax your documents to .
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select _My Applications_ , and click on the _more information_ link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online, please follow the instructions listed below:
1. Print a copy of the occupational questionnaire so that you can read and respond to the questions offline. Click here to View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. The form URL is: .
3. Attach your resume or OF-612 and all required documents (e.g., SF-50, most recent performance appraisal, DD-214, etc.).
4. With your completed OPM Form 1203-FX as the front page (where your name, social security number, etc are shown), submit your materials to fax number . _Do not use a different cover page._
If you are using the fax method to submit your application, you should retain a copy of the fax confirmation sheet and verify that your application was received by contacting the Specialist listed in the vacancy before Friday, October 31, 2014.
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
For Merit Promotion applicants, including GPO employees: SF-50 (indicating highest grade level held, tenure group, promotion potential and salary) and most recent performance appraisal.
For Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4)
For Disabled Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4), SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability).
For Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND Documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND Proof of marriage to the service member. .
For applicants qualifying on the basis of education: transcripts - official or unofficial. A transcript is required if you are claiming to qualify based on your education. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at the minimum the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA.
Content of Resume: Your resume, curriculum vitae, or other written form you choose to describe your job-related experiences are used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. To assist you in sending in a complete resume, use our checklist at: .
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement Friday, October 31, 2014 to be considered.
After a review of your resume, required documents and occupational questionnaire is complete, you will be notified of your application status. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made. The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet your needs, as well as your family's needs. These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, retirement savings plans. For more information about these benefits, please visit: #icc.
_Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
_ Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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