This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13-14 grade levels.
For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
As a Lead Accountant, NQ-0510-03, you will: - Serve as a Lead Accountant in the Finance Division's Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting Branch. - Apply a mastery of professional accounting principles, standards, and methods to develop, plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate financial accounting policies, plans, systems, procedures, and data for the field office.
- Plan work for the accounting team, perform work with minimal direction in terms of approach, and completed work is reviewed for accomplishment of established objectives. - Function as a principal point of contact for the accounting team in identifying and resolving novel and complex accounting problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, technology, or procedures.
- Affect the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental financial reporting, fiscal management of program operations and economic policies and programs of the organization.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements.
You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information If this vacancy specifies particular educational requirements, please provide documentation to verify your educational claims. This can include unofficial transcripts or any report that lists the institution, courses titles, credit earned, and final grades. For additional information, please see How to fill out your education.
This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $110047 – $169060/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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