Accountant Jobs

Duties
This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing administrative and management work.

• Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential and supervisory level, if any.
• Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.

As a Accountant You Will

• Research, prepare, develop and defend white papers, position papers and memoranda in response to complex and unique areas or topics involving DOE and the federal financial environment.
• Provide expert technical guidance in the analysis and reconciliation of a wide variety of integrated accounts.
• Lead coordinated input data for the Department wide enterprise risk management program that creates an integrated risk framework and assesses risk throughout the Department, quantifies risk limits, develop plans and monitor progress in risks mitigations.
• Lead financial risk management and analysis, and DOE internal controls programs, financial management oversight, risk analysis, corporate reviews and analyses, management controls, accountability reporting, audit resolution and follow-up and related issues.
• Provide advice and assistance to other Headquarters, field, contractor and program offices requiring research, coordination and classification of complex financial management issues and unusual and difficult accounting system and/or operation problems.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
• The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE "Q" clearance.
• These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA - P.L. 117-58).
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.

Qualifications
You must meet the Basic Education Requirement listed in the "Education Requirements" section and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series as described below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-07: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Participating in monitoring financial resources.

OR EDUCATION: Completed 1 year of graduate level education. OR SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Based on a Bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Researching, analyzing, and processing information related to accounting transactions/events to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.

OR EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Researching, analyzing, and processing information related to accounting transactions/events to ensure completeness and accuracy of data. AND
• Preparing inputs, reviewing, and reconciling financial statements and other reports to meet reporting requirements and to support management decisions

OR EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Performing a variety of accounting and financial systems assignments to resolve accounting problems to support the production of consistent, quality financial statement information and reports that may be ad hoc in nature to meet management needs and requirements.; AND
• Preparing statistical summaries including numerical tables and graphs.
• Identifying and analyzing emerging budgetary issues and recommending appropriate courses of action.; AND

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Performing a variety of accounting and financial system assignments to resolve accounting problems to support the production of consistent, quality financial statement information and reports that may be ad hoc in nature to meet management needs and requirements.; AND
• Preparing statistical summaries including numerical tables and graphs used by senior management for periodic and ad hoc budget reviews and decisions.
• Addressing policy issues that have a major impact on the Department, contractors, community, or the public.; AND

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-14: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility p to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Recommending and developing revisions to existing internal controls, accounting, financial reporting, financial policies, processes, and procedures.; AND
• Performing a variety of accounting and financial systems assignments to resolve accounting problems to support the production of consistent, quality financial statement information and reports that may be ad hoc in nature to meet management needs and requirements.; AND
• Assisting in leading accounting system changes for accounting and financial management effectiveness.
• Addressing policy issues that have a major impact on the Department, contractors, community, or the public.; AND

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-15: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility p to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Serving as a lead to address policy issues that have a major impact on the Department, contractors, and the public.; AND
• Leading accounting system changes for accounting and financial management effectiveness.
• Recommending, developing, and publishing revisions to existing and new internal controls, accounting, financial reporting, financial policies, processes, and procedures.; AND

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0510 series can be found at the following website: Accounting Series 0510 (opm.gov)
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed.
Education
All grades for the 0510 series have a positive education requirement that must be met.
You MUST Submit At Least One Of The Following

• Copy of your Transcripts or equivalent; OR
• Certificate as Certified Public Accountant (CPA); OR
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Position/Series Education Requirements Is

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or 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/auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant/auditor.")

OR

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
• 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:

OR

• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR
• 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;
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours (THIS MAY NOT INCLUDE BUSINESS LAW CREDITS), 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;

AND

• 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.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Since this position does have a positive education requirement.
You MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. This documentation can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade.
If selected, official transcripts will be requested.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional Information
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
• Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• Applications will expire 90 days after receipt.
• This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement
• Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• Incentives may be authorized.
• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor.
• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify