Summary
Located in the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Global Working Capital Fund Directorate, Office of Working Capital Fund Management, Employee Association Governance and Compliance (CGFS/GWFM/WCFM/EAGC). Serve as a senior accountant and Accounting Team Leader, monitoring, guiding and supporting the employee associations by providing oversight and advice related to generally accepted accounting principles, financial management systems and practices.
Duties
Leads a unit or team of employees. Provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit or team.
Maintains Central Fund financial records by posting receipts and disbursements, making general journal entries, and maintaining the general ledger of accounts.
Monitors the associations' financial position by reviewing and analyzing the financial statements and audit reports which associations are required to submit periodically.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment Non-supervisory will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to organize, interpret, and evaluate financial and management data to solve related problems. Ability to lead multiple, concurrent projects. Ability to assess and/or contribute to the development of accounting systems. Ability to research and interpret US laws and regulations related to accounting / auditing procedures. Ability to conduct studies to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of operations. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a manner that is appropriate for a given audience. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.