Lead Accountant

Bureau of Economic Analysis • Suitland, MD

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About The Position

The Lead Accountant position is in the Direct Investment Division at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The role collects survey data and researches multinational companies to ensure survey data is accurate and compliant. It provides technical guidance and training to staff, resolves complex reporting issues referred by staff by documenting the issue and its resolution, and communicates and collaborates with others to find answers, share information, and coordinate work across related surveys.

This vacancy may also be used to fill other Lead Accountant, ZA-0510-4 positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. The position is Band IV (GS-13). Applicants must meet the stated accounting education or experience qualifications and have one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to Band III (GS-12) in the Federal service. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Requirements

• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment.
• Meet time-in-grade/band requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Meet the accounting education requirement: a degree in accounting, or a related degree such as business administration, finance, or public administration supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); alternatively, meet the stated combination-of-education-and-experience pathway, including at least 4 years of accounting experience or equivalent combined education and training, and one of the listed accounting coursework, certification, or substantial-coursework-and-professional-experience provisions.
• For Band IV (GS-13), have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band III (GS-12) in Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include collecting and reviewing survey data, analyzing statistical information, familiarity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, handling inquiries from survey respondents, understanding complex organizational structures, and experience leading a group with deadline-driven work.
• Complete the required USA Hire assessment within the stated 48-hour deadline after the announcement closes.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collect survey data and research multinational companies to ensure compliance and accuracy of survey data.
• Assist the supervisor by providing technical guidance and training to staff.
• Resolve complex reporting issues referred by staff, documenting the data issue and its resolution.
• Communicate and collaborate with others to seek answers, share information, and work with related surveys.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees, with benefits for employees and their families. Specific benefits depend on position type; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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