Accountant

Drug Enforcement Administration • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the DEA, Financial Management Division (FC), Office of Resource Management (FR), Controls and Coordination Section (FRB), Funds Control Unit (FRBF). This position(s) primary purpose is to execute and manage DEA's budgetary resources. Duties As a your typical work assignments may include: Creates higher-level budgetary documents in the Financial System (UFMS) to execute OMB approved apportionments and reapportionments. Reviews and compares current to historical obligation data for abnormal trends and patterns to determine if adjustments to Program Office or operating plans are necessary. Ensures compliance with legislation and regulations, compiling operating budget actual execution data, monitoring/analyzing obligation/expenditure status of direct funds, monitoring/analyzing assigned DEA accounts, and completing management control reviews. Prepares the annual ONDCP attestation report and supporting schedules and submits to FRBF Chief for review and CFO signature. Liaises with ONDCP and DOJ OIG throughout the entire process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants applying for the GS- 12 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS- 11 grade level and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as a part of your regular duties.
• Assisting with developing and/or formulating appropriations requests based on program requirements and funding needs
• Utilizing financial management systems to project monthly expenditures and monitor budget execution
• Preparing budgetary reports and analyses for leadership review and decision-making
• Reviewing accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and policies.
• Applicants applying for the GS- 13 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS- 12 grade level and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as a part of your regular duties.
• Developing appropriations requests and analyzing program funding requirements
• Utilizing financial management systems to project expenditures and recommend resource allocations
• Analyzing budgetary data to develop reports and recommendations for leadership
• Evaluating accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and policies.
• Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Creates higher-level budgetary documents in the Financial System (UFMS) to execute OMB approved apportionments and reapportionments.
• Reviews and compares current to historical obligation data for abnormal trends and patterns to determine if adjustments to Program Office or operating plans are necessary.
• Ensures compliance with legislation and regulations, compiling operating budget actual execution data, monitoring/analyzing obligation/expenditure status of direct funds, monitoring/analyzing assigned DEA accounts, and completing management control reviews.
• Prepares the annual ONDCP attestation report and supporting schedules and submits to FRBF Chief for review and CFO signature.
• Liaises with ONDCP and DOJ OIG throughout the entire process.

Benefits

• 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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level