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Senior Accountant GS 0510-13

Architect of the Capitol

Phone: 202-226-5552
Posting Date: 6/30/2008

LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Chief Finacial Officer

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure that the URL is typed in all lower case).

Applications submitted by any form of mail delivery WILL NOT BE accepted.

DO NOT email, fax or deliver applications or forms for this vacancy. All applications must be submitted, and forms attached through On-line Services.

ALL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR JOB APPLICATION; FORMS RECEIVED BY E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call (202) 226-7000.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

The incumbent of this position serves as the Internal Controls Manager and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As such, the incumbent:

• Manages the agency-wide Internal Controls Program to ensure effective and efficient agency operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Advises the CFO on legislative, regulatory, and procedural changes with regard to the Internal Controls Program. Develops policies and designs programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies such as the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, the Federal Information Security Act, and OMB Circular A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control.

• Provides analysis and advice in the design, adaptation, or installation of internal control systems. Provides analysis and advice on the agency’s accounting and other automated systems and makes recommendations on improvements to ensure internal controls compliance.

• Develops and oversees plans to address internal control weaknesses. Oversees monthly reviews (attestations).

• Provides support to senior management serving as the Senior Management Council or Senior Assessment Team.

• Plans and performs special projects, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades)

Knowledge of federal internal control policies, procedures, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS), and other accounting industry regulations.

Knowledge of federal automated accounting systems and operations.

Knowledge of principles and practices of management audits and inspections.

Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to identify and resolve financial and/or auditing issues.

Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation on financial and/or auditing matters.

Ability to communicate in writing.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 13: BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a 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/36 quarter hours in accounting. The 24 semester/36 quarter hours may include up to 6 semester/9 quarter hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing". Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor".)

B. Combination of education and experience--at least four (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:

--Twenty-four semester/36 quarter hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 semester/9 quarter hours of business law;

--A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, 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/22 quarter hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour/36-quarter-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 four-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester/36 quarter hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Grade 14: BASIC REQUIREMENTS

--Twenty-four semester/36 quarter hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 semester/9 quarter hours of business law;

--A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

Applications submitted by any form of mail delivery will not be accepted.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

The Office of the Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Office prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or must be authorized to work in the United States.

Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

If you are interested in applying please login to the Architect of the Capitol jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html

Once you have logged in, please enter the code ONENW into the "Reference Code" field in the top right on the screen.

LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $82,961.00-$127,442.00
CLOSE DATE: 7-24-2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: CFO 2008-206
OPENING DATE: 6-26-2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Anyone may apply
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: A. LaVerne Cox
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (202) 226-5552
CONTACT EMAIL: acox@aoc.gov