Accountant, GS-0510-14 NF

Summary

This position is located in the Accounting and Reporting Branch (ARB), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). ARB maintains official accounting records for NSF, preparing internal and external financial reports, is responsible for controlling and coordinating the quarterly closing/financial reporting process, handles NSF's debt collection program, NSF's interagency agreements, in addition to reconciling and maintaining general ledger accounts and balances.

Duties

As a Accountant, GS-0510-14 NF, you will perform the following duties: Financial Data Analysis: Analyze and validate complex financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and process improvements, ensuring accurate, compliant reporting and actionable recommendations for management. Financial Reporting: Prepare, reconcile, and deliver accurate, timely financial reports and statements that comply with federal requirements and inform management decision-making. General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare and review journal entries, and lead closing activities to ensure accurate, U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) compliant financial records and trial balances. Audit Support: Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, coordinating audit documentation and responses, analyzing findings, and tracking corrective actions to sustain audit readiness and compliance. Internal Controls Assessment: Design, implement, and evaluate internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard assets, ensure reliable financial reporting, and maintain compliance with federal requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MEET THE INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, AS NOTED BELOW. Basic Qualifications: 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. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, serving as a technical expert in federal financial operations, accounting, and reporting. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position requires specific coursework/experience to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official or unofficial transcript which list courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) do not clearly demonstrate this, you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent. Professional certifications as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination will also be accepted.