Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

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this position is located in the department of homeland security, u.s. Immigration and customs enforcement, chief financial officer office of financial capitol of financial management financial operations, in, irving, texas; washington, district of columbia; williston, vermont.

this is a non-bargaining unit position.

as an accountant, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties:

• perform complex analyses of general ledger accounts, trial balances, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial systems reporting standards.
• conduct in-depth research on complex accounting issues and new finance standards, preparing technical position papers and white papers to support management decision-making and document accounting conclusions.
• lead the reconciliation of intra-governmental activity and balances with federal trading partners, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate reporting in accordance with treasury guidance.
• manage the accounting for real and personal property, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposal, while reconciling property management systems with the general ledger to maintain data integrity.
• support financial audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and assisting in the development of corrective action plans to address control deficiencies and process weaknesses. Provide authoritative recommendations to improve financial processes, coordinate across agency program offices, and offer technical guidance to junior staff to enhance the quality of financial operations.

• 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.

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.

the office of personnel management (opm), individual occupational requirements (iors) for the accounting, 0510 series are as follows:

degree: a degree (bachelors or higher) in accounting; or a degree (bachelors or higher) 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.")

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;
• 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…