Systems Accountant, GS-0510-13 (DE)

Full Job Description

The position is located in the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

As a Systems Accountant, you will assist in transforming how millions of students and families access financial aid and play a vital role in implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

Basic Experience Requirements One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1.

Experience in performing accounting work related to the design, development, testing, evaluation and implementation of new and/or modified systems and to participate in the development of accounting policies and procedures, analyzing user requirements, and solving accounting systems problems in difficult circumstances.

2. Experience in preparing, reviewing and analyzing accounting records and financial reports to assure activities meet operational, legislative, and regulatory requirements. 3.

Experience in providing support to a diverse group of internal and external customers utilizing knowledge of accounting systems and accounting practices and working with cross-functional teams towards a common goal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).

You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Knowledge of financial management, fiscal and accounting theories, concepts, principles, and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles. 2.

Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate automated or manual accounting and financial management systems. 3.

Ability to develop guidance, memoranda, procedures and instructions with cover the full spectrum of accounting and financial management issues. 4.

Ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data and provide appropriate analysis for management's use in decision making. 5.

Ability to assist management in applying data and recommends alternatives to resolve difficult problems. Major Duties:

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Systems Accountant GS-0510-13, you will be responsible for: • Serves as a Systems Accountant and financial Transaction Specialist for FSA's financial system modules – General Ledger, Receivables, Accounts Payable and Federal Administration.

• Conducts inquiries and research corrective action on data errors of financial system transactions.

• Provides advice to financial and program managers and other accountants on unusual and difficult accounting systems and/or operating problems.

• Reviews, analyzes and validates industry financial data. • Develops segments of surveys and systems for gathering and analyzing data.