Systems Accountant

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Accountant position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Financial Management, in Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia; or Williston, Vermont. At the full-performance level, the role supports users of financial systems, helps document proposed system changes, and provides guidance on effective application use within policy guidelines. The position also identifies limitations in financial reporting systems, examines accounting systems and analytical methods for regulatory requirements, and collaborates with team members on financial-system applications supporting budget preparation, financial statements, and reports. This is a full-time, permanent, non-bargaining federal position. Appointment may require a one-year probationary period. The role is advertised at GS-12 and GS-13; promotion potential is not a commitment to future promotion.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass a background investigation.
Successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service.
Meet the applicable basic accounting qualification requirement: an accounting degree; a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or a qualifying combination of accounting experience, education, and training, with one of the specified accounting coursework, certification, or education-and-experience alternatives.
For GS-12, one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, such as supporting users in documenting system modifications and enhancements, monitoring system installation and user training, evaluating accounting and financial reporting systems, or reviewing internal controls and financial-data monitoring, analysis, performance measurement, and quality controls.
For GS-13, one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, such as advising on financial and accounting systems, providing technical support to ensure systems can accommodate future expansion or changes, ensuring system revisions comply with sound accounting practices, or analyzing financial information to recommend efficient resource use.
Qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Limit the resume to two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed if more are submitted.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to system users to accurately document proposed modifications and enhancements.
Guide system users on effective application use while working within policy guidelines.
Identify limitations and problems in existing financial reporting systems.
Examine accounting systems and develop and apply analytical methods for regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with team members to solve problems involving financial-system applications for budget preparation, financial statements, and report preparation.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
A student loan repayment incentive may be available, subject to a service agreement.