Accountant (Staff)

This position requires a degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• *Minimum Education/Experience Requirements (0510 Accounting Series):**
• **Option 1: Education**

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration) that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours of which may be in business law).

• **Option 2: Combination of Education and Experience**

* At least 4 years of professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that demonstrates professional accounting knowledge. * **and** one of the following: * 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses (up to 6 hours in business law). * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification obtained by written examination. * Completion of a degree with substantial coursework in accounting (e.g., 15 semester hours), combined with demonstrated full-performance level experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field, and professional validation of equivalent accounting knowledge.

• *Specialized Experience for GS-13 Level:**

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service, including:

• Developing, interpreting, or modifying significant accounting policies, programs, and solving complex accounting problems.
• Performing and documenting internal control testing for financial reporting and systems, and implementing corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Applying advanced financial and accounting principles to formulate or modify accounting practices, systems, functions, and policies.
• Conducting financial reconciliations and comprehensive analysis of financial statements.