About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at The Federal Financing Bank (FFB), under Domestic Finance's Office of Public Finance. As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will provide expert advice on a variety of complex and unique accounting problems, prepare technical reports, original analysis and exhibits on findings, and recommendations for the Federal Financing Bank's Director of Accounting.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Applying Federal Credit Reform Act (FCRA) accounting principles, federal credit program accounting, or comparable loan accounting methodologies to record loan transactions and calculate subsidy costs; AND - Interpreting and implementing Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards in the preparation, analysis, or review of federal financial statements; AND - Integrating FCRA accounting, federal credit program accounting, or comparable loan accounting with broader financial reporting, including reconciling credit program activity to agency financial statements, supporting audit readiness, and resolving accounting discrepancies or audit findings. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.
Major DutiesAs a Senior Staff Accountant, you will: Oversee the implementation of recommendations and solutions and provide training and guidance to junior accountant staff. Coordinate the implementation of new or revised procedures involving the numerous types of accounting operations in the Federal Financing Bank (FFB). Conduct research and analyses for various accounting, financial, and budgeting processes used by the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) in support of its overall financial management responsibilities. Provide expert analysis and support of the FFB's Federal Credit Reform Act (FCRA) and federal credit accounting needs, including reconciling credit program activity to agency financial statements and supporting audit readiness.RequirementsKey Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.