Accountant
At the entry level of this position, you will:
Serve as a professional accountant applying a wide variety of established accounting and financial rules Provide technical advice and assistance on accounting transactions Utilize knowledge of accounting internal controls and auditing standards to carry out accounting functions Prepare financial schedules, statements and reports When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have at least one year of fulltime experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting in validating, maintaining, and/or processing accounting data or transactions in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations - OR 1 full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in the academic discipline as described below. To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of fulltime experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as validating, maintaining and/or processing accounting data and transactions - OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques; Ability to utilize automated accounting systems; Skill in analyzing financial data; Skill In oral communication; Knowledge of an organization's internal control regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents to carry out accounting functions Ability to apply auditing principles and procedures to respond to audit related information requests; Ability to prepare financial schedules, statement or reports; Skill in written communication. 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.If you have part-time work experience, read this:
EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serve as a professional accountant applying a wide variety of established accounting and financial rules Provide technical advice and assistance on accounting transactions Utilize knowledge of accounting internal controls and auditing standards to carry out accounting functions Prepare financial schedules, statements and reports When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have at least one year of fulltime experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting in validating, maintaining, and/or processing accounting data or transactions in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations - OR 1 full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in the academic discipline as described below. To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of fulltime experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as validating, maintaining and/or processing accounting data and transactions - OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques; Ability to utilize automated accounting systems; Skill in analyzing financial data; Skill In oral communication; Knowledge of an organization's internal control regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents to carry out accounting functions Ability to apply auditing principles and procedures to respond to audit related information requests; Ability to prepare financial schedules, statement or reports; Skill in written communication. 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.If you have part-time work experience, read this:
EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
- Department:
0510 Accounting - Salary Range:
$47,965 to $76,274 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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