Accountant.

About the role

This position is at the GS-9 level. If selected at a lower grade, you will receive training and opportunities to learn all duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter accounting transactions into subsidiary ledgers and the Summary Debt Accounting System (SDAS) for accurate and timely reporting of financial activity related to savings securities.
• Assist internal and external auditors during reviews and audits by locating source documents and answering questions.
• Research and resolve inconsistencies in accounting transactions reported for savings security processing adjustments.
• Responsible for specific reconcilements, reports, or ledgers.
• Recommend methods and procedures to enhance accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency in processing work within both computerized and manual accounting systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Subject to a probationary period; performance, conduct, and suitability will be evaluated.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation; periodic reinvestigation required at least every five years.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer required for salary.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

Specialized Experience (GS-09)

One year of experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent directly related to the position, including:

• Operating, maintaining, or monitoring financial management systems; and
• Researching and analyzing accounting documents and problems.

Education Substitution

• 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree; or
• Combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the required specialized experience.

Specialized Experience (GS-07)

One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including:

• Operating, maintaining, or monitoring financial management systems; and
• Preparing reconciliations, reports, or audits.

Education Substitution (GS-07)

• At least 1 full year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours); or
• Bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (e.g., GPA 3.0+, top third of class, or membership in a recognized national honor society); or
• Combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.

Basic Qualifications

Degree in accounting or a related field (e.g., business administration, finance, public administration) with 24 semester hours in accounting (including up to 6 hours in business law). Alternatively, 4 years of accounting experience with professional accounting knowledge.

Benefits

• Challenging work and opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation annually.
• Access to insurance programs, including substantial employer contributions (up to 75%) toward health insurance premiums.
• Retirement program with employer-matching contributions.