Job Listing: Accountant, GS-0510-14 (ALL SOURCES)

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 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is looking for the best and
brightest to ensure equal access to education and to promote
educational excellence throughout the nation. If you are a highly-
motivated, creative individual who would like to work for an agency
that establishes policies on federal financial aid for education,
distributes as well as monitors those funds; collects data on
America's schools and disseminates research; focuses national
attention on key educational issues; and prohibits discrimination and
ensures equal access to education, ED is the place for you!
This position is located in Federal Student Aid, Chief Financial
Officer, Financial Management Group, Financial Reporting Division,
Audit Coordination and Validation Branch (ACVB). ACVB is responsible
for coordinating responses for FSA on financial audit reports. To
accomplish this mission, ACVB works with independent auditors, OCFO,
and OIG on financial audit questions, issues and resolution.
Coordinates, conducts quality assurance tests on, and
provides "Provided by Client" (PBC) documents to OCFO and independent
financial auditors. Works with OIG, GAO, and OCFO regarding other
financial audits as required. Prepares corrective action plans
within 60 days of issuance on financial audits, as required. Reviews
internal controls on all financial audits within FSA.

Major Duties

The candidate selected for this position serves as a senior
accountant, utilizing a professional knowledge of accounting
principles and procedures in carrying out complex assignment; support
the Provide-By-Client (PBC) Financial Statement Audit process -
during the financial statement audit period from March through
November, the external auditors request approximately 460 or more
FSA/PBC items accompanied by approximately 100 additional follow-up
questions; coordinate, track and quality assure work needed to
provide the PNC items to the auditors timely; and prepare documents
in support of meetings with auditors and to help resolve audit
issues. The incumbent provide expert advice in specialized areas of
accounting, developing policies and financial management program
goals; carries out programs to determine accounting system adequacy,
to identify accounting and budgetary problems, and to develop and
maintain progressive fiscal management techniques and practices;
reviews legislation and regulations; develops regulations and
guidelines for program users; develops and monitors accounting
internal control program(s); identifies problems areas, and develops
solutions to improve operating program effectiveness. He/She
provides advice to financial and program managers and other
accountants on unusual and difficult accounting systems and/or
operations problems; conducts and coordinates long range and
comprehensive systems studies for the design, modification, and
implementation of automated accounting systems; develops procedural
manuals, methods, and directives;conducts financial analyses, audits,
and.or investigations of major public and/or private sector entities
and reviews, analyzes, and validates financial data.

How to Apply

Applications for this vacancy must be submitted via the
EDHIRES/USAJOBS application process which can be accessed at
www.edhires.ed.gov.
Applications submitted via EdHIRES must be received before midnight
eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions
will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume,
you WILL NOT be considered for this position. If applying on-line
poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office
listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that
applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants
MUST CONTACT the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE
CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-
line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
WARNING! Your responses to the vacancy questions must be
substantiated by your on-line resume. Be sure that the
experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate
and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses
to all of the questions by addressing experience and education
relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your
experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your
ratings can/will be changed, or you may be removed from employment
consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of
your qualifications. Applicants who do not respond to the
application questions will be rated ineligible.


Required Documents:
Unless otherwise stated on this announcement, no supplemental
application material should be submitted unless requested by the
servicing personnel specialist. The specialist will notify
candidates via e-mail of all required documentation (DD-214, SF-50
Notification of Personnel Action, Transcripts, etc.). The
appropriate fax number will be included with the request for
documentation. The requested information MUST be received by fax
within 48 hours (not including Saturdays, Sundays, or government
holidays).


Contact Information:
Karen Watson

Phone: 202 377-4317

Fax: 202 275-4574

Email: Karen.Watson@ed.gov


Or write:
U.S. Department of Education
830 First Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20202

Fax: 202 275-4574


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an
evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The
most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring
manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be
notified of your application status by the servicing personnel
specialist via e-mail. It is essential that you have a current e-
mail address on file. You may also check the status of your
application at www.USAJOBS.opm.gov

Required Skills

Qualifications

(GS-14)




52 weeks of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with


the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform


successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in


or related to the work of the position to be filled. This experience


must be equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal government.


Examples of such experience include: designing, developing and


implementing automated accounting systems; providing advice in a


specialized area of accounting; determining accounting system


adequacy; reviewing legislation and regulations for relevance to the


accounting system; developing and monitoring accounting internal


control programs; developing system improvements for accounting


systems; conducting special studies; and providing advice about


unusual or difficult accounting systems or operations problems.Basic Requirements




A. 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 in business law. OR




B. 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:


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;


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, 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 demonstrated the ability to perform work of the GS-11 or


higher 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.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE SERVING AS A


LIAISON/COORDINATOR BETWEEN AUDITORS AND A LARGE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT


OPERATION, RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS AND RESOLVING AUDIT ISSUES.




APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT POSSESS THE SELECTIVE FACTOR WILL BE RATED


INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.


Date Posted: April 6, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application
Employer: Department Of Education Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Washington
Experience:Any State: District of Columbia
Education: College Zip Code:20011 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  98,033.00 - 127,442.00 USD per year

Benefits

Federal Student Aid (FSA), U.S. Department of Education (ED)is a


great place to work. FSA is located at 830 First Street, NE, which


is conveniently located close to Union Station. There is plenty of


public parking around the building, including metered parking and


reasonably priced commercial lots. ED also provides a shuttle


service for employees to commute between the main HQ building and


other D.C. locations.




In addition to the standard benefits offered to federal employees, ED


offers the following benefits to its employees:




Flexible Schedules - ED offers flexible work schedules, where


employees can schedule work for fewer days by increasing hours worked


each day, or stagger arrival and departure times to meet their


personal and/or family needs.




Telecommuting - Many offices allow employees to participate in the


telecommuting program for working at alternative work sites such as


telecommuting centers, or your home.




Volunteer Activities - ED will match leave taken to participate in


youth, education and community based non-profit volunteer activities


(up to 4 hours per pay period).




Teacher Conferences - ED provides additional time off to participate


in teacher conferences for parents and guardians.




Transit Benefit and Metro Subsidy - ED provides a transit benefit of


up to $110 a month to all employees who utilize mass transit options


as their primary source of transportation.




Child Care Subsidy - Subsidies for child-care are provided to lower-


income ED employees who enroll one child in an approved child care


program.




Ongoing Training and Development/Career Development - ED has a world


class training facility that offers many career development courses


as well as access to a number of undergraduate and graduate courses


and certificate programs.




Fitness Center - Main ED has an on-site fitness center with state-of-


the-art equipment. The center has extended hours and offers classes


to help employees keep in shape.




Student Loan Repayment Program - ED can authorize payments of up to


$6,000 per bargaining unit employee and $10,000 per non-bargaining


unit employee per calendar year toward the repayment of a student


loan or loans, subject to an aggregate maximum limit of $40,000 per


bargaining unit employee and $60,000 per non-bargaining unit employee


over the course of all employment with ED.




Federal government benefits can be viewed at the Office of Personnel


Management website at www.opm.gov. Specific websites are listed


below for the major benefits programs.




Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)


http:www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp




Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


http://www.opm.gov/insure/pretax/fsa/index.asp




Leave and Holidays


http://www.opm.gov/oca/index.htm




Family Friendly Flexibilities


http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm




Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS):


http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.htm




Thrift Savings Plan (TSP):


http://www.tsp.gov




Social Security:


http://www.ssa.gov




Retirement:


http://www.opm.gov/retire




Medicare - Part A:


http://www.medicare.gov




Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI):


http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.htm




Long Term Care Insurance Program:


http://www.ltcfeds.com




There are many other benefit programs that make the Federal


Government a model employer and a top ranking career choice. The


following is a list of additional programs offered by many of the


agencies including ED:


Recruitment Bonus:


http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/recbonfs.htm




Relocation Bonus:


http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/relbonfs.htm




Retention Allowance:


http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/retallfs.htm




Incentive Awards:


http://www.opm.gov/perform/honorawd.htm


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