Accountant

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers • Glynco, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is a unique inter-agency organization that prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. This position serves as an accountant responsible for providing professional accounting services to FLETC, including administering computerized accrual accounting operations, preparing financial reports, conducting activities related to financial integrity acts, and operating the Electronic Certification System. The role involves performing accounting tasks for FLETC, DHS serviced components, and other stakeholders, researching and analyzing financial data, reconciling accounts, and serving as an Authorized Certifying Officer for fund disbursements. The accountant will also provide professional accounting advice and assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (2N – Non-Critical Sensitive) security clearance.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• 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.
• 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 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, 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.
• You must submit a copy of your college transcripts, certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor for verification in order to be considered.
• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to perform accounting analysis or reconciliations to validate the integrity of data; AND assisting senior staff members with accounting or financial management assignments; OR One full year of graduate level education at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above.
• For the GS-09 grade level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to perform accounting analysis or reconciliations to validate the integrity of data; Advising staff on accounting or financial management policies or procedures; AND making recommendations to improve internal controls in accounting processes or policies or resolve audit findings; OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in accounting or auditing; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.
• For the GS-11 grade level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to apply accounting theories, concepts, principles, or standards to the financial activities of an organization; Reconciling administrative or specialized accounts to validate the integrity of accounting data; AND analyzing accounting systems in order to modify or adapt accounting practices to solve accounting problems.; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or auditing; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.
• Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
• You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an accountant responsible for providing professional accounting services to FLETC.
• Administers the fully integrated computerized accrual accounting operations for various funds and appropriations.
• Prepares internal and external reports reflecting FLETC's financial status.
• Conducts activities connected with the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and Government Management Results Act (GMRA).
• Operates and maintains the Electronic Certification System (ECS).
• Performs professional accounting tasks and services for FLETC, DHS serviced components, and other stakeholders.
• Plans and conducts research and analysis related to financial decision-making processes for the Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS), Treasury Information Executive Repository (TIER), and Standard General Ledger (SGL).
• Independently analyzes, conducts periodic reviews, and reconciles SGL accounts, accounting records, and supporting schedules or documentation.
• Serves as an "Authorized Certifying Officer" for the disbursement of funds.
• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance.
• Independently conducts research, performs analysis, and assists senior accountants in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements that reflect the status of FLETC's financial condition.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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