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Accountant
U.S. Secret Service · Posted today
About the Role
Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Management Division will allow you to assist with the execution of strong financial stewardship of the agency's resources, provide exceptional service and transparency to our stakeholders, and administer guidance and oversight for financial matters in support of the agency's investigative and protective mission. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as an Accountant in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Management Division.
- →Typical work assignments include: Applies comprehensive knowledge of analysis and reporting requirements, work processes, and accounting system structure and data to resolve significant accounting problems.
- →Generates monthly and year-end accruals.
- →Ensures that proprietary and budgetary general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly to the supporting subsidiary records in Travel Oracle Prism Sunflower (TOPS) and that any differences are researched and corrected.
- →Advises other financial or budget analysts throughout the agency and/or other agencies on issues that involve applying or tailoring methods and procedures to a variety of situations.
- →Advises management on changes to functional or program workflow practices or procedures, improved internal controls, redesigned reports or faster consolidation of data, and ways to reduce costs or improve operations.
- →Reviews and analyzes the general ledger and determines corrective actions to reconcile accounting records with accounts receivable supporting documentation.
- →Out-processes USSS employees by certifying the resolution of employee debts prior to their departure from USSS through completion of the Employee Separation Clearance (SSF-3106).
- →Seeks out and validates TOPS entries related to reimbursable agreements for consolidation into bills for collection.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's mission by planning, developing, and carrying out vital management and accounting policies, programs, and initiatives that are essential to the Secret Service's financial operations and audit readiness.
- →This Accountant position starts at a salary of $102,415, GS-12 step 1 with promotion potential $158,322, GS-13 step 10.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance.
- ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- ✓Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓For positions with an education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
- ✓An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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