Supervisory Accountant at Washington

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

This is a key position within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE utilizes the governments second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nations economic, transportation and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nations borders.

ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 19,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation. For additional information about ICE and career opportunities go to http://www.ice.gov/

Who May Apply:

• Current U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees in the competitive service who is serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.
• For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here

Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Financial Management (OFM), Financial Reporting and Analysis Division located in Washington, D.C.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

THIS IS A NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. 

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to pass background investigation and drug screen for fed employment
• Relevant Experience (see Qualifications and Evaluations Tab)
• Complete Application Package (see How to Apply Tab)

DUTIES:Back to top

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The primary purpose of this position is too serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Financial Reporting Branch. The Financial Reporting Branch is responsible for providing accounting support and acts as liaison between OCFO organizations. Specifically, you will supervise the following activities:

• Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information, lead and complete monthly close procedures, FACTS I and FACTS II reporting, analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately;
• Analyze the financial statements and related trial balances which includes investigating abnormal balances and analytics for discrepancies and research and reconcile all discrepancies, auditing and verifying documents and following internal controls;
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly deliverables , report on variances and assist with reviewing and approving quarterly deliverables, prepare monthly account reconciliations and assist staff with analyzing financial statements and SF 133s on a regular basis and lead year end audits and prepare financial statements, analyze and correct discrepancies, and assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls;
• Direct the administrative, technical, and professional record keeping accounting functions to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the financial operations within the Financial Reporting Branch; and
• Responsible for the management of accounting systems covering operations and system changes that impact the (USSGL) general ledgers proprietary and budgetary accounts, OMB A-136 Financial Reporting Requirements, OMB A-11 Preparation, Submission and Execution of the Budget, TIER Reporting, FACTS I and II, and the SF 133.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

You qualify at the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level performing duties such as:

• Provide authoritative advice on accounting principles;
• Manage the preparations of an organization’s Financial Statements;
• Provide analysis and advice regarding accounting programs and financial systems to management and high level officials;
• Manage accounting systems covering operations and system changes that impact the general ledgers proprietary and budgetary accounts; and
• Develop and implement major policy guidance, process changes and systems for accounting operations.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Basic Educational Requirements:

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 applicants 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 1, 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 1; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicants education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Requirements:

Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 

Time in Grade:  Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service.  Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Proof of Education: If basing your qualifications on education, you must submit transcripts or list of college courses, with credit hours, major(s) and grade point average or class ranking. (Prior to appointment, an official college transcript will be required.) This education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a twelve-month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using an Assessment Questionnaire.  The questions are related to the following fundamental competencies (or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) needed to perform the duties of this job: Arithmetic, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Financial Management, Information Management, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Reading, Self-Management, Teamwork and Writing.

Based on your responses, you will receive a score from the Assessment Questionnaire between 70 and 100.  Applicants will be referred for selection in accordance with the terms of the agency merit promotion plan. 

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