Supervisory Accountant

Office of the Chief Financial Officer • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Division of Central Accounting Operations manages systems, operations, controls, and reports for the Department’s central accounting functions in compliance with federal accounting standards and Treasury guidance. Its work includes maintaining departmental general ledger control accounts and balancing control and subsidiary ledger records so the Department’s assets, liabilities, and net position are fairly reflected.

The Supervisory Accountant coordinates the Department’s general ledger and centralized accounting operations program. The position oversees the completeness and integrity of department-wide accounting entries and ensures that general ledger and subsidiary records are maintained on an accrual basis under applicable standards. It directs Treasury reconciliations, resolves discrepancies in budgetary and proprietary accounts, and coordinates and approves month-, quarter-, program-year, and fiscal-year close processes.

The role resolves complex and department-wide accounting issues escalated by subordinate Lead Accountants, approves journal vouchers and manual entries above delegated staff thresholds, and monitors the Department’s core financial management system and subsystems. It approves system enhancement recommendations and certifies compliance with standards and requirements issued by FASAB, OMB, Treasury, GAO, GSA, and FMQSMO.

The position serves as the Division’s lead for audit readiness, managing department-wide corrective action plans and representing the Division in sensitive or high-visibility audit findings with the DOL Office of Inspector General, GAO, and independent public accountants. It certifies corrective-action resolutions to senior OCFO management. As a supervisor, it plans and prioritizes subordinate work, schedules close activities, establishes performance standards, evaluates employees, and recommends performance awards or corrective actions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must meet the basic occupational requirements for Accountant, series 0510, through a qualifying accounting or related degree with the specified accounting coursework, or through the stated combination of accounting experience, education, and training, together with one of the listed coursework, certification, or education-and-experience alternatives.
• For GS-15, must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience must include supervising or leading professional accountants and financial management personnel responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, financial statements, and accounting operations.
• Specialized experience must include developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal operating controls to improve reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Specialized experience must include providing authoritative guidance on federal accounting principles, GAAP, and applicable federal financial reporting requirements, and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Specialized experience must include overseeing month-end and year-end financial close processes and coordinating with program offices, budget personnel, auditors, and financial management organizations for timely and accurate reporting.
• Specialized experience must include directing responses to internal and external audits, coordinating audit requests, analyzing findings, developing corrective action plans, and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
• Must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information, and/or classified materials before entering on duty.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements, including annual completion of OGE Form 450 if selected.
• Subject to a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to the Department of Labor Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Department’s general ledger and centralized accounting operations program.
• Ensure department-wide accounting entries are complete and accurate, and that general ledger and subsidiary records are maintained on an accrual basis in accordance with applicable standards.
• Direct Treasury reconciliations and resolve discrepancies affecting department-wide budgetary and proprietary accounts.
• Coordinate and approve month-end, quarter-end, program year-end, and fiscal year-end close processes department-wide.
• Resolve complex, precedent-setting, or department-wide accounting issues escalated by subordinate Lead Accountants, including abnormal balances, suspended or rejected transactions, and unresolved reconciliation discrepancies.
• Approve journal vouchers and manual journal entries above the approval threshold delegated to subordinate staff.
• Coordinate monitoring of the Department’s core financial management system and subsystems; approve recommendations for system enhancements.
• Certify department-wide compliance with standards issued by FASAB, OMB, Treasury, GAO, GSA, and FMQSMO.
• Lead the Division’s audit-readiness work, manage department-wide corrective action plans, represent the Division in sensitive or high-visibility audit findings, and certify corrective-action resolutions to senior OCFO management.
• Plan subordinate work, set and adjust short- and long-term priorities, and schedule month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal-year-end close work.
• Establish performance standards, evaluate employees, and recommend performance awards or corrective actions.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

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