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Job SummaryThis position is located in the General Accounting (FRG) organization of Finance (F), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Finance provides financial planning, accounting, and reporting for the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and BPA. The purpose of this position is to serve as an accountant responsible for independently planning and conducting a variety of challenging accounting activities and assignments.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT: 1. Degree: 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.") -OR- 2. Combination 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:1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or3. 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, 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Reviewing, preparing, and reconciling accounting transactions and journal entries under FASB GAAP and FERC standards, including researching and providing guidance on complex financial issues; 2) Resolving data and processing errors within financial systems by applying established accounting policies and procedures to solve a variety of operational challenges; and 3) Providing expert advice, technical guidance, and high-quality customer support on accounting principles and processes to management, business units, and internal and external stakeholders. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAbout the Position - Portland This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7-minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! As an Accountant, you will: Plan and conduct accounting activities and assignments independently, selecting and applying appropriate methods based on available information and guides. Serve as technical analyst researching and providing guidance on difficult, unique, or complex accounting issues and new standards (e.g., GAAP, FASB, FASAB, FERC, OMB). Provide accounting theory analysis, technical advice, and recommendations to business units, CFO's office, executive management, DOE, OMB, and external entities. Write financial reports (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) and disclosures, working with external auditors, finance management, and legal counsel to defend them. Maintain continuing relationships with internal management, technical staff, DOE, OMB, peer agencies, utility specialists, and other stakeholders on accounting matters. Serve as accounting lead coordinating implementations and projects involving cross-agency work teams and external entities.RequirementsIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.