Accountant.
Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR, United States
Responsibilities
Write financial reports (e.g., balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) by using advanced knowledge of data systems and structures as well as accounting concepts and standards, particularly those promulgated by the FASB.
Research, design, develop, publish and provide technical guidance on particularly difficult, unique or complex accounting issues or new accounting standards to support Federal financial statements.
Perform analysis, monitor, and review of general ledger accounts. Prepare and review journal entries for month-end and year-end closings.
Provide expert accounting theory analysis, technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to the business units, organizations, Chief Financial Officer's office, executive management and other management groups, and external agencies.
Coordinate accounting implementations and projects involving cross-agency work teams and interaction with other governmental and utility entities.
Maintain continuing relationships with management and technical staff within the agency, the Department of Energy, the Office of Management and Budget, the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Treasury, utility industry specialists, peer Power Marketing Administrations, Tennessee Valley Authority, the financial community, service provider representatives, and other stakeholders on relevant accounting matters.
Review and analyze internal control over financial reporting to identify management control weaknesses, and areas needing improvement.
Requirements
You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
Conditions of Employment
Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
Qualifications
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.
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 applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law.
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 coursework in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.
Specialized Experience Requirements: a qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS‑12 level, defined as: 1) applying GAAP to independently resolve a range of complex accounting problems, prepare various financial reports and disclosures, and develop new or revised accounting procedures; 2) analyzing and evaluating accounting entries and internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations; and 3) providing technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation of complex accounting issues and new accounting standards to various levels of management and employees.
EEO & Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs.
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Write financial reports (e.g., balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) by using advanced knowledge of data systems and structures as well as accounting concepts and standards, particularly those promulgated by the FASB.
Research, design, develop, publish and provide technical guidance on particularly difficult, unique or complex accounting issues or new accounting standards to support Federal financial statements.
Perform analysis, monitor, and review of general ledger accounts. Prepare and review journal entries for month-end and year-end closings.
Provide expert accounting theory analysis, technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to the business units, organizations, Chief Financial Officer's office, executive management and other management groups, and external agencies.
Coordinate accounting implementations and projects involving cross-agency work teams and interaction with other governmental and utility entities.
Maintain continuing relationships with management and technical staff within the agency, the Department of Energy, the Office of Management and Budget, the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Treasury, utility industry specialists, peer Power Marketing Administrations, Tennessee Valley Authority, the financial community, service provider representatives, and other stakeholders on relevant accounting matters.
Review and analyze internal control over financial reporting to identify management control weaknesses, and areas needing improvement.
Requirements
You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
Conditions of Employment
Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
Qualifications
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.
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 applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law.
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 coursework in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.
Specialized Experience Requirements: a qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS‑12 level, defined as: 1) applying GAAP to independently resolve a range of complex accounting problems, prepare various financial reports and disclosures, and develop new or revised accounting procedures; 2) analyzing and evaluating accounting entries and internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations; and 3) providing technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation of complex accounting issues and new accounting standards to various levels of management and employees.
EEO & Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs.
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