Accountant

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Seattle, WA

19h

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority solicitation recruits qualified candidates for a competitive-service Accountant position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District. The position serves as a Managerial Accountant, providing technical accounting expertise in support of military, civil works, revolving funds, the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS), and payroll programs. The position may be filled at any announced grade level, with noncompetitive promotion potential to GS-11. Multiple positions may be filled.

The role provides managers with accurate and timely financial information and advice; reviews accounts and evaluates balances, trends, and conditions; and advises program managers on cost-effectiveness issues and operational efficiency. It supports budget and program managers with accounting data for budgetary and program preparation, prepares and reviews CEFMS accounting data, maintains the general ledger, responds to financial inquiries, recommends procedures to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, and manages and executes the district payroll program.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The employee must obtain Financial Management Certification within two years of appointment and serve a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required. The position is part of the Comptroller Career Program. PCS allowances and certain recruitment or relocation incentives and other hiring benefits may be authorized, subject to applicable conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic accounting qualification requirement through a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher, or the specified combination of accounting experience, education, and training. The degree route requires an accounting degree or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, which may include up to 6 hours of business law.
• For GS-07, one year of specialized experience performing technical work that provided a basic understanding of accounting concepts and principles, or qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience analyzing financial data to solve accounting problems using an automated financial system, or qualifying graduate education or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience providing financial accounting services in an automated financial system, including analyzing and interpreting accounting information and regulations and applying generally accepted accounting principles to financial problems, or qualifying doctoral-level education or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Obtain Financial Management Certification within two years of appointment.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide managers with accurate and timely financial information and advice.
• Review and analyze accounts; evaluate account balances, trends, and conditions; and provide guidance to operating officials.
• Advise program managers about cost-effectiveness problems and the future operational efficiency of current programs.
• Provide accounting data and support to budget and program managers preparing budgetary and program data.
• Prepare, analyze, and review accounting data in CEFMS to ensure accuracy and propriety of accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger used as the basis for accounting reports to higher headquarters.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from USACE, NWD, NWS, support activity offices, and serviced installations concerning cost accounts, reports, funds availability, reimbursable billings, and fund status.
• Recommend and initiate procedures and policies to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of resources.
• Manage and execute the NWS payroll program.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• PCS allowances may be authorized under applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, advanced-in-hire rate, advanced leave accrual, and student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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