Accountant

Job Title:Accountant

Department:Legislative Branch

Agency:Congressional Budget Office

SALARY RANGE:	$65,000.00 to $100,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, September 11, 2015 to Sunday, September 27, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	AD-0510-12/14
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 0
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC
WHO MAY APPLY:	All groups of qualified individuals
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

                                                                                                                                                                   

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides independent, objective economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO's Office of Financial Management (OFM), which consists of four professional staff members, seeks a midlevel accountant to assist in the management and accounting of the CBO's annual appropriation. The person in this position will work directly with the senior accountant and report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The accountant will support the senior accountant and the CFO in preparing agency-wide financial statements and internal management reports. The incumbent will document and employ accounting standards, policies, and procedures; examine, analyze, and interpret accounting data, records, and reports; process accounts payable; and perform other accounting and budget functions as assigned. The incumbent will conduct property accountability and internal control reviews, and draw on the principles and concepts underlying such activities. The midlevel accountant will also analyze internal control test results, and, when necessary, will identify and develop corrective actions and process improvements. Closely coordinating with the senior accountant, the incumbent will assist in the annual independent audit of the agency's financial statements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE

                                                                                                              

DUTIES:

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides independent, objective economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO's Office of Financial Management (OFM), which consists of four professional staff members, seeks a midlevel accountant to assist in the management and accounting of the CBO's annual appropriation. The person in this position will work directly with the senior accountant and report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The accountant will support the senior accountant and the CFO in preparing agency-wide financial statements and internal management reports. The incumbent will document and employ accounting standards, policies, and procedures; examine, analyze, and interpret accounting data, records, and reports; process accounts payable; and perform other accounting and budget functions as assigned. The incumbent will conduct property accountability and internal control reviews, and draw on the principles and concepts underlying such activities. The midlevel accountant will also analyze internal control test results, and, when necessary, will identify and develop corrective actions and process improvements. Closely coordinating with the senior accountant, the incumbent will assist in the annual independent audit of the agency's financial statements. 

                                                                                                                                                                   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Candidates must have a bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical field and between two through ten years of accounting experience for the federal government. Candidates must have hands-on experience producing financial statements and recording and reporting general property and equipment. Candidates possessing strong accounting system and application skills, and knowledge of audit and internal control theory, concepts, and techniques are preferred. Experience developing automated financial management tools and familiarity with government travel are plusses. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to research and resolve accounting discrepancies. Candidates must also possess the ability to gather, assemble, and analyze accounting data for timely and accurate financial reporting.

Demonstrated skills working both independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels are required. Strong skills with computer applications such as Excel, Access, and related products are a must. The ability to handle a wide range of time-sensitive projects simultaneously and the flexibility to work additional hours as required are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Candidates must have had or be able to obtain a favorable adjudication of a public trust background investigation, which includes a credit check. 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical field and between two through ten years of accounting experience for the federal government. Candidates must have hands-on experience producing financial statements and recording and reporting general property and equipment. Candidates possessing strong accounting system and application skills, and knowledge of audit and internal control theory, concepts, and techniques are preferred. Experience developing automated financial management tools and familiarity with government travel are plusses. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to research and resolve accounting discrepancies. Candidates must also possess the ability to gather, assemble, and analyze accounting data for timely and accurate financial reporting.

Demonstrated skills working both independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels are required. Strong skills with computer applications such as Excel, Access, and related products are a must. The ability to handle a wide range of time-sensitive projects simultaneously and the flexibility to work additional hours as required are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Candidates must have had or be able to obtain a favorable adjudication of a public trust background investigation, which includes a credit check. 

EDUCATION:

Candidates must have a bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.

                                                                                                                                                                   

BENEFITS:

You can review our benefits at: https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/viewVacancyStatement?referenceCode=VJOUB&statement=BENEFITS

Health/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Benefits
Life Insurance
Transit Subsidies
Long-Term Care Insurance
Annual/Sick Leave
Holidays

OTHER INFORMATION:

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

                                                                                                                                                                   

HOW TO APPLY:

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers .
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, and contact information for three references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Submit your application by September 27th to ensure consideration. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers .

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Nancy Fahey or Angela Smart
Phone: 2022262628
Email: careers@cbo.gov

Agency Information:
Congressional Budget Office
2nd & D St Ford House Office Bldg
Washington, Dist of Columbia
20515
US