About this role
Job SummaryThe Office of Financial Management (AFM) provides financial oversight and information on the use of agency financial resources. The Cost Accounting & Labor Distribution Division is responsible for providing the full cost of FAA products and services. Personnel costs are a substantial part of the FAA cost structure and must be reported accurately. Cost Accounting System collects data on these costs in the form of projects and tasks to provide reports on labor/non-labor costs to FAA management.
QualificationsIN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT: Experience gathering requirements for financial systems enhancements, preparing financial statements and conducting complex data analysis. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. NATCA Multi-unit Interview Criteria: Article 42, Section 5 states: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. If it is determined that interviews are required and telephone interviews are not utilized, travel expenses incidental to these interviews will be paid in accordance with the Agency¿s travel regulations and this Agreement.
Major DutiesThe Systems Accountant position is located within the Cost Accounting Branch (AFM-410) and is an individual contributor applying legislative and executive guidance including Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) concepts and standards, Department of Treasury, General Accountability Office (GAO) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars to implement FAA¿s cost accounting policies, procedures, and practices, under the minimal direction of a manager or experienced professional. The employee also interprets and adheres to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act of 1990. Produces timely standard and ad hoc cost managerial reports for the agencies¿ Line of Business (LOBs) and Staff Office (SO). Collaborates with the Financial Statements and Reporting Division, AFM-600, to produce the Statement of Net Cost. Coordinates with the Office of Financial Management, AFM-1 and the Cost Accounting & Labor Distribution Division, AFM-400, to respond to requests for cost accounting information from internal and external stakeholders to include the FAA¿s CFO, program offices, auditors, Department of Transportation (DOT), GAO, OMB, and Congress. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge using applicable federal government General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), he/she will gather requirements for major enhancements to the FAA Cost Accounting System, ensuring that it meets all applicable federal government guidance and users' needs. Participates in adapting and modifying system components to meet changing requirements or to comply with new legislation. Defines specifications for converting from manual to automated processes. Analyzes business processes and develops approaches to streamline them. Applies analytical methods and techniques, manipulates complex data sets and researches information to help compile, develop, and prepare detailed financial managements reports. Monitors and analyzes automated interfaces to ensure accurate and complete financial transactions, and the reliability of the financial systems. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Supports financial statements audits by preparing analysis and responses to audit requests. Develops, reviews, and maintains internal controls to comply with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix D, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) and Federal Management Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA). Responds to questions from oversight groups including the DOT, Office of Inspector General (OIG), GAO, and others, as required by FAA management. Reviews and analyzes large volumes of financial data, records, reports and user comments to identify issues and problems. Works with management and experienced professionals to resolve technical issues related to financial operations and accounting. Provides guidance, technical assistance and training to office personnel. The work of the position is reviewed primarily through status reports and at project completion. The work activities and project assignments impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, LOB/SOs and affects the objectives of the FAA.RequirementsWe are not accepting applications from noncitizens.