Accountant
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Summary
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Organizational Location:
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Officer, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Duties
As an Accountant, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties. This position is located in the Office Of The Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office Of Assurance And Compliance (OAC), Internal Controls, and is primarily responsible for ensuring that agency financial statements and notes are accurate and timely, and that policies, procedures, and controls are sufficient to safeguard assets from waste, fraud, and abuse. The incumbent prepares and submits accurate, timely agency financial statements; audits and evaluates financial systems and records for compliance with federal requirements; and conducts internal control reviews over financial reporting, government credit card use, and improper payments. The role includes identifying control deficiencies, recommending and tracking corrective actions, validating remediation, advising management on financial and internal control issues, conducting compliance reviews, preparing supporting documentation and reports, and informing the supervisor of progress and any potential fraud or violations of appropriation laws. The incumbent will:
Plan and conduct evaluations to determine the effectiveness of internal controls, including the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting.
Implement policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard assets from waste, fraud, and abuse in accordance with government-wide statutory and regulatory requirements.
Examine and evaluate financial management and information systems to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness of the activities audited.
Implement regulations pertaining to financial management matters issued by the Department.
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
You must successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Basic 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 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 course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement, 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 related and underlying fields; 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.
Minimum Qualifications
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Providing support auditing financial related statements.
Preparing and evaluating findings for consolidation into a final report and coordinates report writing.
Complying with financial management systems with established requirements and standards.
OR
Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Accounting or related field.
OR
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the GS-11 grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the first two years of study may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11.
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Resolving accounting discrepancies in reported data.
Performing reviews of business processes to ensure they comply with accounting standards: reviewing unliquidated obligations process, reviewing the reimbursable orders process, analyzing reports, reviewing, and reconciling subsidiary ledgers for staff.
Ensuring the accuracy of data produced by accounting systems and reconciliation of system outputs from other accounting systems and subsystems.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
National Service Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
For GS-11 Education:
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Accounting or related field.
For GS-12 Education:
There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Additional Information
Promotion Potential:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions. Future promotions depend on performance, need, and approval.
E-Verify:
DHS uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Suitability:
If you receive a conditional offer, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 and certify the accuracy of all information. False statements may result in withdrawal of offer or dismissal.
Background Investigation:
All selected applicants must undergo and maintain a background investigation. This may include a credit check and review of financial obligations and certain criminal offenses.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for assessments and supporting documentation must be received prior to starting assessments. Decisions are made case-by-case. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to complete the assessments.
A student loan repayment incentive may be available. A service agreement will be required.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the Constitution. A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits."
Benefits
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; paid leave and holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and more.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure minimum qualifications. If qualified, you will take an online assessment. The assessment measures critical general competencies and has a cut score you must meet or exceed. You will not be considered if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Competencies:
Accountability; Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning; Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Reasoning; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork.
Veterans:
Qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability may receive preference in the best-qualified category. View information on veterans' preference.
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Summary
View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement.
Organizational Location:
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Officer, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Duties
As an Accountant, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties. This position is located in the Office Of The Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office Of Assurance And Compliance (OAC), Internal Controls, and is primarily responsible for ensuring that agency financial statements and notes are accurate and timely, and that policies, procedures, and controls are sufficient to safeguard assets from waste, fraud, and abuse. The incumbent prepares and submits accurate, timely agency financial statements; audits and evaluates financial systems and records for compliance with federal requirements; and conducts internal control reviews over financial reporting, government credit card use, and improper payments. The role includes identifying control deficiencies, recommending and tracking corrective actions, validating remediation, advising management on financial and internal control issues, conducting compliance reviews, preparing supporting documentation and reports, and informing the supervisor of progress and any potential fraud or violations of appropriation laws. The incumbent will:
Plan and conduct evaluations to determine the effectiveness of internal controls, including the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting.
Implement policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard assets from waste, fraud, and abuse in accordance with government-wide statutory and regulatory requirements.
Examine and evaluate financial management and information systems to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness of the activities audited.
Implement regulations pertaining to financial management matters issued by the Department.
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
You must successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Basic 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 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 course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement, 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 related and underlying fields; 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.
Minimum Qualifications
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Providing support auditing financial related statements.
Preparing and evaluating findings for consolidation into a final report and coordinates report writing.
Complying with financial management systems with established requirements and standards.
OR
Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Accounting or related field.
OR
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the GS-11 grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the first two years of study may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11.
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Resolving accounting discrepancies in reported data.
Performing reviews of business processes to ensure they comply with accounting standards: reviewing unliquidated obligations process, reviewing the reimbursable orders process, analyzing reports, reviewing, and reconciling subsidiary ledgers for staff.
Ensuring the accuracy of data produced by accounting systems and reconciliation of system outputs from other accounting systems and subsystems.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
National Service Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
For GS-11 Education:
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Accounting or related field.
For GS-12 Education:
There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Additional Information
Promotion Potential:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions. Future promotions depend on performance, need, and approval.
E-Verify:
DHS uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Suitability:
If you receive a conditional offer, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 and certify the accuracy of all information. False statements may result in withdrawal of offer or dismissal.
Background Investigation:
All selected applicants must undergo and maintain a background investigation. This may include a credit check and review of financial obligations and certain criminal offenses.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for assessments and supporting documentation must be received prior to starting assessments. Decisions are made case-by-case. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to complete the assessments.
A student loan repayment incentive may be available. A service agreement will be required.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the Constitution. A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits."
Benefits
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; paid leave and holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and more.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure minimum qualifications. If qualified, you will take an online assessment. The assessment measures critical general competencies and has a cut score you must meet or exceed. You will not be considered if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Competencies:
Accountability; Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning; Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Reasoning; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork.
Veterans:
Qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability may receive preference in the best-qualified category. View information on veterans' preference.
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