Accounting Analyst

Summary

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Accounting Analyst position within Mission Support, Budget & Accounting Services, Accounting Team, located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
The successful candidate is primarily responsible for managing the agency's travel card program, including management of travel cards accounts. The candidate will also be responsible for processing disbursements to vendors, reimbursements to employees, reconciling monthly accounts and assisting with other accounting team functions. The candidate with maintain accounting records and reports and will ensure reports are in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices, and USPS and USPS OIG accounting practices and policies. The incumbent will correspond/communicate with external and internal customers on a routine basis.
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 07/23/2026 will be considered.
The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9 to GS-12. The salary range for this position is $70,623.00 - $133,142.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS -13 equivalent at management's discretion.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Serve as the subject matter expert with responsibility for providing guidance and assistance to employees on travel.
• Respond to travel help desk inquiries and solve complicated travel related problems.
• Prepare worksheets and reports to document noted discrepancies, corrective entries, and other needed adjustments. Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, develop presentations, reports etc.
• Process accounts payable orders and accounts receivables.
• Process purchasing requests, reconcile bank statements, and reconcile general ledger entries.
• Participate in the month-end closing, variance analysis and account reconciliations.
• Participate in the fiscal year-end closing, which includes handling accrued expenses.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate accounting matters with other departments/locations, to ensure timely resolution of issues and to foster and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Maintain various logs, reports, and listings regarding voucher payments, schedules and records.
• Independently research and resolve problems and exceptions to facilitate timely posting to related balance sheet accounts.
• Identify and implement innovative process and/or system changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Background Investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in reviewing and processing travel and/or agency's travel card program accounts.

• Three years of experience in reviewing and processing travel and/or the agency's travel card accounts.

• Proficiency in Postal Service Financial Systems
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in using SharePoint
• Proficiency in Citibank, GetThere, eTravel

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and recommend alternatives to resolve difficult problems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadline.
• Demonstrated skill to provide quality customer service resulting in collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to review and process travel and/or agency's purchase card accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:
As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well.For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/
Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/
Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/.
Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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