Supervisory Accountant, GS 14, Finance and Facilities, General Ledger -Washington DC (Open to ALL)

JOB SUMMARY Job Summary

Position : Supervisory Accountant, GS-14

Division : Finance and Facilities

Unit : General Ledger

Location : Washington,

Working Hours : 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

Salary : GS-14 $139,,

Full Performance Level : GS-15

Number of Positions Available : 1

Duration : Full Time / Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance (

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (if applicable)

Mission Statement :

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and / or statues associated with federal accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), remains up to date on changes in those laws, rules, regulations, codes, and / or statues.
• Oversee the preparation and production of the FBI’s quarterly Financial Statement submissions, including maintaining general ledger and financial statement tools for consistency with financial reporting guidance and managing the financial reporting schedule.
• Manage the timely submission of various monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and data calls, to include Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard internal assessments;

assists in improving financial reporting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Performs a variety of highly complex duties relative to the maintenance, analysis, balancing, and reporting of appropriation and other funding accounts maintained in the FBI's Unified Financial Management System, with emphasis given to analysis and reporting relative to the General Ledger activity.
• Performs a wide variety of general accounting functions, including preparation and review of journal entries; posts sub ledgers to the general ledger;
• month, quarter, and year-end closing processes; maintains fixed asset ledgers; conducts various account reconciliations;
• oversees the creation of tax payments and documents; monitors fund balance; manages the timely submission of various monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and data calls;

assists in improving financial reporting policies and procedures.

Maintains effective and ongoing liaison and communication with FBI stakeholders, DOJ, Treasury, external auditors, and others;

facilitates effective coordination and collaboration with other FBI units, sections, and divisions.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience / requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.

High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and / or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories : Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

• Accounting
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Leadership
• Manage Human Resources
• Problem Solving / Judgement
• Quality Assurance

Specialized Experience (SE) :

GS14 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

• Experience designing, developing, operating, or inspecting accounting systems.
• Knowledge in prescribing accounting standards, policies, and requirements.
• Experience conducting management studies of accounting systems to ensure compliance with Federal, State, or local regulations.
• Advising managers on the accounting aspects of agency operations.
• Experience in financial statements disclosures.
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing internal control processes and systems.

Desired Skills :

• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Government Financial Manager

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on .

If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
• A complete assessment questionnaire
• Other supporting documents (if applicable) :
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans : DD 214; Disabled Veterans : DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.

All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.

The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols.

Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Applicants must be citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment;

as determined by a background investigation.

Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration.

Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.

Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.

Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.

• The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded.

Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Memorandum for Record : Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e.

back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position.

If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record) :

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

b. The month / year work began

c. Frequency worked (, daily, monthly, etc.)

d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the Cover Letters and Attachments section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page.

Please upload the attachment as type Other.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application.

Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.