Accountant (Staff), GS-0560-07/09/11 (16308)
US Army Corps of Engineers · Savannah, GA · 1 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes Position Overview/Duties, Responsibilities & Duties, Position Details, Mission Other Essential Information, Team, Other Conditions And Requirements, Qualifications, Other Requirements, etc. We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we should only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to map content to these headings.
We have:
- Position Overview/Duties: overview of role. Could map to "About the role". Provide prose.
- Responsibilities & Duties: list of duties (professional accounting services across areas). Use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we should only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to map content to these headings.
We have:
- Position Overview/Duties: overview of role. Could map to "About the role". Provide prose.
- Responsibilities & Duties: list of duties (professional accounting services across areas). Use - .
- Position Details: includes training program, performance based promotions, etc. Could be part of About the role or Responsibilities? Might be separate but we can incorporate into About the role or Responsibilities. But we need to avoid thin sections. Probably combine into About the role.
- Mission Other Essential Information: description of district and finance office. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the organization". Not a standard heading; we could put under About the role.
- Team: description of team. Could be part of About the role.
- Other Conditions And Requirements: includes DHA info, degree requirements, etc. This is qualifications/requirements. So we can put under Requirements or Qualifications.
- Qualifications: detailed GS-07/09/11 specialized experience etc. That's definitely Qualifications.
- Other Requirements: includes application timing, citizenship, selective service, direct deposit, travel %, hiring incentives, telework, etc. This could be Benefits? Actually includes travel requirement, hiring incentives, telework. Could be under Benefits or Schedule? Travel % maybe schedule? Not exactly. Could be under Requirements (other conditions). But we already have Requirements.
- Pay: not mentioned. No pay info. So we should not include Pay section.
- Schedule: not mentioned besides travel 25% of time. Not a schedule. So we skip Schedule.
- Benefits: not explicitly listed besides hiring incentives, telework eligibility. Could be Benefits section if we have content: hiring incentives, telework, maybe direct deposit? But benefits usually include health, retirement etc. Not present. However hiring incentives and telework could be considered benefits. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state hiring incentives and telework eligibility, which are benefits. So we can include a Benefits section with that content.
- Skills: not explicitly listed. Could infer from responsibilities but not explicit. Better not to create Skills unless explicit.
Thus sections: About the role (overview + position details + mission + team), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (education/experience requirements from Other Conditions And Requirements), Qualifications (GS specialized experience details), Benefits (hiring incentives, telework, direct deposit maybe). Also maybe include "Other Requirements" like citizenship, selective service, etc. Those could be under Requirements as well.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can rephrase? Must preserve all substantive information; we can keep the same wording but format into HTML.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. There's an EEO statement at end; we should remove that. Also "Reasonable Accommodation" maybe considered boilerplate? It's not EEO but still maybe considered legal? It's about accommodation; could be considered boilerplate but it's substantive? Might be considered standard. The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Reasonable accommodation is related to disabilities; might be considered EEO? Safer to remove it. Also "Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated..." is part of qualifications but we already have qualifications detail; we can keep that line? It's more generic; but we can keep as part of Qualifications section.
We need to preserve all substantive information: that includes the detailed qualification standards for GS-07/09/11, the DHA info, degree requirements, combination of education and experience, etc. Also the "Other Requirements" like application timing, citizenship, selective service, direct deposit, multiple selections, hiring incentives, TDY 25%, PCS expenses, situational telework. Also the "Mission Other Essential Information" description of district functions. Also the "Team" description. Also the "Position Details" about training program, performance based promotions.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the specifics, not condense too much. However we can use lists for duties and requirements.
We must not create sections with filler text. So each heading must have real content.
Let's plan sections:
About the role
Combine Position Overview/Duties, Position Details, Mission Other Essential Information, Team.
We need to ensure we include all details from those sections.
Position Overview/Duties: "This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Accountant (Staff) in the South Atlantic Division, Savannah District, Resource Management Division, Resource Analysis Branch. Note: The Accountant (Staff), GS-0560-07/09/11 (38598) position is being re-announced. If you applied to the previous solicitation, you do not need to reapply. Your previous application will still be considered. Position Title(s): Accountant (Staff) Open Period: 25 September-2 October 2026 Duty Location: Savannah, GA."
We should keep that info.
Position Details: "This is a civilian position. Seeking a self-motivated problem solver who desires a challenging and fulfilling career in public service. Position Details This position utilizes a training program designed to equip employees with the resources and experience needed to successfully execute a broad range of professional accounting services within federal regulations and automated systems. The incumbent's qualifications affect program requirements and duration. Qualifications may range from entry level experience to 5+ years experience. Performance based promotions are used to recognize the incumbent’s progression through the training program. The position performs professional accounting services across a range of areas including: Fund and managerial accounting across multiple federal and non‐federal appropriationsDrafting annual financial statementsWorking capital fund accounting and analysisReal and personal property accountingInternal control development, evaluation, and executionPayroll process managementAutomated financial system administration"
Note there is a run-on missing spaces; we keep as is.
Mission Other Essential Information: "Mission Other Essential Information: The Corps of Engineers Savannah District is a primarily civilian workforce dedicated to serving the nation in many rewarding programs including ecosystem restoration, construction and maintenance of federal navigation channels, supporting FEMA during emergency operations, construction and maintenance of military facilities, beach re-nourishment, and the operation and maintenance of reservoirs for the purpose of flood risk management, hydropower production, water storage and recreation. The Savannah District Finance and Accounting Office supports these functions by providing professional accounting and financial services to District management, higher level headquarters and external stakeholders. For more information about the Corps of Engineers visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73py8IdFYk & https://www.youtube.com/user/CORPSCONNECTION"
Team: "Team Serving as an accountant for the Corps of Engineers Savannah District is a particularly rewarding experience as it combines applying accounting theory to complex situations with accomplishing meaningful projects for the Nation as part of a cross-functional team. We serve our Nation alongside Engineers, Scientists and other professionals to apply cross-functional expertise to overcome some of the Nation’s toughest infrastructure challenges."
We'll combine.
Responsibilities
- Fund and managerial accounting across multiple federal and non‐federal appropriations
- Drafting annual financial statements
- Working capital fund accounting and analysis
- Real and personal property accounting
- Internal control development, evaluation, and execution
- Payroll process management
- Automated financial system administration
Note the original had no spaces between items; we split.
Requirements
We need to include DHA info, degree requirements, combination of education and experience, citizenship, selective service, direct deposit, etc. Also maybe "Other Conditions And Requirements" includes DHA solicitation, degree, combination, etc. Also "Other Requirements" includes application timing, citizenship, selective service, direct deposit, multiple selections, hiring incentives, TDY 25%, PCS expenses, situational telework. However hiring incentives and telework we might put under Benefits. But we could also keep them under Requirements if we want. But we have a Benefits section separate.
Let's decide: Requirements: include DHA announcement type, position type permanent, USACE organization, location, open period, duty location, citizenship, selective service, direct deposit, multiple selections, maybe also "This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement..." etc. Also include degree requirements and combination of education/experience.
Benefits: hiring incentives (recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, student loan repayment), PCS expenses eligibility, situational telework, TDY 25% travel requirement (maybe schedule? but it's a requirement). Travel requirement could be under Requirements as well. But we have no Schedule section; travel 25% could be considered a requirement. However we could put travel under Benefits? Not typical. I'd put travel requirement under Requirements as it's a condition.
Thus Benefits: hiring incentives, PCS expenses, situational telework.
We must not invent details; we must keep exact phrasing where possible.
Let's extract exact text for Requirements:
From "Other Conditions And Requirements":
"This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Must include 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; OR 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."
Also from "Other Requirements":
"Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.A trial or probationary period
About the role
Combine Position Overview/Duties, Position Details, Mission Other Essential Information, Team.
We need to ensure we include all details from those sections. Position Overview/Duties: "This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Accountant (Staff) in the South Atlantic Division, Savannah District, Resource Management Division, Resource Analysis Branch. Note: The Accountant (Staff), GS-0560-07/09/11 (38598) position is being re-announced. If you applied to the previous solicitation, you do not need to reapply. Your previous application will still be considered. Position Title(s): Accountant (Staff) Open Period: 25 September-2 October 2026 Duty Location: Savannah, GA." We should keep that info. Position Details: "This is a civilian position. Seeking a self-motivated problem solver who desires a challenging and fulfilling career in public service. Position Details This position utilizes a training program designed to equip employees with the resources and experience needed to successfully execute a broad range of professional accounting services within federal regulations and automated systems. The incumbent's qualifications affect program requirements and duration. Qualifications may range from entry level experience to 5+ years experience. Performance based promotions are used to recognize the incumbent’s progression through the training program. The position performs professional accounting services across a range of areas including: Fund and managerial accounting across multiple federal and non‐federal appropriationsDrafting annual financial statementsWorking capital fund accounting and analysisReal and personal property accountingInternal control development, evaluation, and executionPayroll process managementAutomated financial system administration" Note there is a run-on missing spaces; we keep as is. Mission Other Essential Information: "Mission Other Essential Information: The Corps of Engineers Savannah District is a primarily civilian workforce dedicated to serving the nation in many rewarding programs including ecosystem restoration, construction and maintenance of federal navigation channels, supporting FEMA during emergency operations, construction and maintenance of military facilities, beach re-nourishment, and the operation and maintenance of reservoirs for the purpose of flood risk management, hydropower production, water storage and recreation. The Savannah District Finance and Accounting Office supports these functions by providing professional accounting and financial services to District management, higher level headquarters and external stakeholders. For more information about the Corps of Engineers visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73py8IdFYk & https://www.youtube.com/user/CORPSCONNECTION" Team: "Team Serving as an accountant for the Corps of Engineers Savannah District is a particularly rewarding experience as it combines applying accounting theory to complex situations with accomplishing meaningful projects for the Nation as part of a cross-functional team. We serve our Nation alongside Engineers, Scientists and other professionals to apply cross-functional expertise to overcome some of the Nation’s toughest infrastructure challenges." We'll combine.Responsibilities
- Fund and managerial accounting across multiple federal and non‐federal appropriations
- Drafting annual financial statements
- Working capital fund accounting and analysis
- Real and personal property accounting
- Internal control development, evaluation, and execution
- Payroll process management
- Automated financial system administration