Accounting Officer

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Southeastern Power Administration.

As an Accounting Officer, you will be responsible for the planning and direction of the Southeastern Financial Team and participate in the overarching work performed by the Division.

*This is not a remote position.

The selectee will be required to report to the Elberton, GA duty location.* Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirement AND Specialized Experience/Education requirements as noted below.

Basic Requirement: A.

Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree in 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 of business law. (The term "accounting" means accounting and/or auditing for this occupational series.

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor".) OR B.

Combination of Education and Experience: At least four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge with a background that also includes 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 in business law; Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), 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 above, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering of 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 above; 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 to meeting the Basic Requirement above, applicants must also meet the appropriate Minimum Qualifications requirement below for the grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Minimum Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for the Accounting Officer, GS-0510-12 position: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band.

This experience includes the following: Using funds control techniques to analyze and reconcile financial transactions through the application of professional accounting principles and the authoritative interpretation of data.

Utilizing financial systems to directly support management and accounting activities to implement Enterprise Risk Management concepts and accompanying Internal Controls.

Providing financial reports and schedules to management and other personnel reflecting financial results of a major program or for submission to government offices such as Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Accounting Office (GAO), Treasury Department, etc.

To qualify for the Accounting Officer, GS-0510-13 position: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band.

This experience includes the following: Assisting management, team members and organizational points of contact in using and understanding accounting data to effectively manage and control program functions.

Providing comprehensive oversight and assessment of ongoing and completed financial work, making timely adjustments to plans, assignments, and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective task execution.

Preparing budget and financial reports and accompanying schedules and financial statements.

Implementing internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, optimize resource utilization or maintain control over workflows and outputs.

Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.

OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Major Duties:

As an Accounting Officer at the full performance level, you will: Be responsible for the full range of accounting activities of the Administration's electric utility and governmental accounting; namely, repayment accounting, fiscal accounting, cost and property accounting, allotment accounting, budget controls, collection and disposition of funds from the sale of electric power from the projects in the Southeastern marketing area.

Plan, prepare and execute various budget schedules for each fiscal year's budget. Assess indicators of operational area performance weaknesses to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse.

Interpret and provide guidance on accounting principles and standards promulgated by various standards boards.

Analyze a wide variety of accounting and financial management records and reports; and recommend solutions to difficult and complex accounting problems.

Deliver expert technical guidance on work processes and program functions. Support the supervisor in performance plans, and evaluations.

Ensure team goals, work plans, and deliverables are aligned with the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and core values.

Collaborate with cross functional departments across Southeastern to align efforts, optimize operations, and drive organizational success.

Responsible for the full range of accounting activities of the Administration's electric utility and governmental accounting; namely, repayment accounting, fiscal accounting, cost and property accounting, allotment accounting, budget controls, collection and disposition of funds from the sale of electric power from the projects in the Southeastern marketing area.