Supervisory Systems Accountant

Summary

This position is located in the Financial Operation Center (FOC), Revenue and Disbursement Group (RDG), within the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. 
Relocation expenses will not be paid.

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Revenue and Disbursement Group (RDG), directs and oversees the recording functions for disbursement and collection activities of the Commission. 

• Supervises a group of subordinate staffs of diverse responsibilities; sets and adjust priorities; establishes schedules for the completion of work; and identifies and implements ways to improve efficiency and enhance the productivity and quality of work.  

• As A senior technical expert in System Accounting, provides expert analysis and evaluation of accounting and financial management system; apply modern technology to design/develop system processes for GENESIS data integration with GSA and Treasury systems such as: CIR, CSNG, DNP, PAM and SAM; develop processes for the agency's Auction data integration. 
• Maintains agency and required federal government accounting procedures to ensure that financial transactions are processed in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.

• Monitors the progress of documents through the financial systems to ensure accurate posting.

• Provides and documents the audit review of select vouchers and commercial invoices for accuracy.

• Obtains guidance on issues arising from systems development, modifications or enhancements.

• Interprets, applies and provides guidance on standards promulgated by General Accountability Office  (GAO), Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (0MB) and coordinates the resolution of problems arising from changes in reporting requirements; and exercises broad responsibility to provide technical and procedural guidance and financial management leadership to assure the day-to-day activities of the RDG.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• FCC Employees Only.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
• Education-Transcripts Required

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must:
-Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.

ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade.  If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  

Candidates must meet the educational requirements in addition to specialized experience requirements along with the required competencies in order to be deemed as qualified.

GS-15
Specialized Experience:  Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-(14) in the Federal service.  For this position, specialized experience includes the following:    

1. Experience providing authoritative advice and assistance on complex accounting and financial management systems requirements and assessments.

2. Experience reviewing, analyzing and auditing a wide variety of accounting systems and documentation required to prepare, validate and analyze financial statements, records and reports.

3. Experience analyzing, developing and implementing solutions to financial or accounting systems for accuracy and to meet agency directives.

4. Experience interpreting, developing, formulating, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.

5. Experience mastering processes to integrate with GSA/Treasury Systems such as CIR, Credit-Card, CSNG, DNP, PAM and SAM, and with the FCC's Auction System and extensive experience in using the agency's GENESIS system, including the database structure.

6.  Experience supervising or leading subordinate staff.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.

Education

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 oneof 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 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; (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 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; 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.

Transcripts, unofficial or official, must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If transcripts are not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible.

Additional information

EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.