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Serving as a Accountant GS-0510-7/9/11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Financial Officer Directorate under the Finance Division within the Billing and CARS Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an accountant responsible for providing professional accounting services to FLETC.
This includes participation in: administering the fully integrated computerized accrual accounting operations for the various funds and appropriations; preparing internal and external reports, that reflect FLETC's financial status; conducting activities connected with the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Government Management Results Act (GMRA); and operating and maintaining the Electronic Certification System (ECS).
Typical duties include: Performs professional accounting tasks and services for FLETC, DHS serviced components and other stakeholders; plans and conducts research and analysis related to financial decision-making processes for the Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS), Treasury Information Executive Repository (TIER), and Standard General Ledger (SGL).
Independently analyzes, conducts periodic reviews and reconciles SGL accounts, accounting records and supporting schedules or documentation. Will also serve as an "Authorized Certifying Officer" for the disbursement of funds. Provides professional accounting advice and assistance. Independently conducts research, performs analysis, and assists senior accountants in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements that reflect the status of FLETC's financial condition.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/homeYou must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S.
private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above.
In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
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. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases.
FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.
stephany.b.arwood@fletc.dhs.gov · (912) 554-4884
This position is with Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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