Accountant, Financial Reporting, Auditor Accountant

Responsibilities

• Lead complex reviews of company-reported data.
• Apply and interpret advanced accounting principles.
• Independently investigate and validate high-impact survey data.
• Collaborate across teams and related surveys.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for reporting companies.

• Minimum Education Requirement:
  Degree in 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.
• Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training providing 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, with demonstrated knowledge and experience in accounting and related fields as described in the original text.

For the Band 3 (GS-11), one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band 2 (GS-09) is required. Experience includes analyzing and interpreting complex accounting, financial, and economic data; applying accounting principles and standards (e.g., U.S. GAAP, IFRS) to evaluate financial statements and reporting issues; investigating and resolving data discrepancies through reviewing survey data and supporting documentation;

and providing technical guidance to stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with survey and accounting requirements.

OR

Education:

3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Volunteer experience and paid/unpaid experience may be considered as qualifying experience. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work.

After you submit this application, you will receive an email informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment as part of your application. Reasonable Accommodation requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. A federal benefits package may apply. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type.