Supervisory Accountant

Duties
In this position, you will perform the following duties:Financial Oversight: Manage and oversee the accounting and treasury, ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations and standards.Financial Reporting: Create, support, and review financial reports, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.Audit Coordination: Coordinate and oversee financial audits, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations for specific areas of
responsibility. Collaborate with NIST audit liaisons. Champions/supports/develops internal controls.Staff Supervision: Supervise accounting and financial staff, providing training and support to ensure high performance and adherence to policies.Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing insights for decision-making.Financial System Upgrades: Support financial system upgrades with business process analysis/modernization/implementation.Ensures financial management and accounting services are provided in accordance with established guidelines, such as Accounts Receivables, Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E), Treasury Reconciliations, and Financial Systems Management.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. citizenshipMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employmentCompletion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450Bargaining Unit Position: No QualificationsBasic RequirementsDegree: 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

orCombination 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; orCompletion 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.IN ADDITION:ZA-IV: To qualify, the candidate must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-13 level (of ZA-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience examining and interpreting accounting data, records, or reports; developing or operating accounting systems, interfaces, or audit findings; advising management on accounting and financial matters.
Experience refers to paid and 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 and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.Applicant ReconsiderationEducationThis position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
Additional informationThis position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here
Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST for similar opportunities and additional selections may be made from this vacancy.Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions.All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.A supervisory probationary period may be required. Salary range includes 3% above the pay band that can be reached through performance.
This position requires filing an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
TeleworkFlexible work schedulesPaid parental leavePaid vacationSick leaveFamily-friendly leaveChildcare subsidy program for qualifying familiesBack-up child care programChild and elder-care resourcesOn-site childcare centerLactation spacesWellness programsFitness centerEmployee assistance programs Help

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Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.How you will be evaluated: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST select at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) to receive consideration for this position.Referral: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked, and veteran preference does not apply.CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility