Duties

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The position is located in the U.S. Capitol Police, Office

of Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Financial Management, Accounts Payable Division (APD). APD plans, directs and coordinates the financial accounting

operations; reports and compiles activities of the USCP annual financial

statements working with external auditors; processes and audits all vendor

payments documents; and coordinates problem resolution with vendors. As Lead

Accountant, the incumbent serves as a team lead and expert for planning, overseeing,

and evaluating financial management and cost accounting activities.

Serves as a technical expert, providing technical guidance

regarding the recording and control of obligations, accounts payable, cost

accruals, and disbursements. Analyze,

evaluate and review program issues and financial data and reports using

business tools and applications, cost and economic analysis, and performance

metrics to provide recommendations. Research and analyze information related to

accounting processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting

transactions. Apply federal accounting standards, fiscal law, policies,

regulations, principles, standards, internal controls and procedures to

financial management activities. Independently identifies and implements

changes and improvements to internal controls within the Accounts Payable Division and other USCP entities.

Provides financial guidance to OFM staff and other USCP

units to ensure accurate classification and timely recording of transactions

entered directly into the accounting system or systems interfaced with the

system, and to ensure data maintained in subsidiary ledgers are reconciled with

accounting system data on a timely basis.

Records and/or approves financial transactions timely,

accurately, and in accordance with USCP accounting policies and procedures and

U.S. Standard General Ledger. Identifies and analyzes unusual fluctuations in

account activity or balances; performs reconciliation of accounts; maintains

current standard operating procedures.

Responsible for major accounting systems development and

design of disbursement operations and maintenance in a complex environment

where there are significant interfaces with automated management systems.

Provides a variety of analytical, technical, and

administrative work for program areas which may include invoice payment, travel

programs, reconciling cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other

support activities. Verifies source documents for accuracy, determines

necessary transactions, identifies and analyzes changes in program plans,

financial policies regulations, and constraints and their effect on

organizational objectives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. citizen.

Applicants must be a current USCP employee to be considered for this position vacancy.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.

For the CP-12/GS-14 you must have one year

(52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-11/GS-13. Specialized experience includes expert

knowledge in recording and controlling obligations, accounts payable, cost

accruals and disbursement. In addition, experience in developing, maintaining

and implementing accounting policy and procedures to ensure USCP compliance

with generally accepted accounting principles that are accurate and consistent

with reporting financial data.

This

position has a positive education requirement. At the time of application, you

must submit a copy of your academic

transcripts or a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed and

grades received to verify education. If this information is not provided, your

education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for

this position.

Degree: accounting and/or auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting / auditing. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

OR

Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting / auditing, or an equivalent combination of accounting / auditing experience, college-level education and training that provided professional accounting / auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of

appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 semester hours of

business law; or

2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified

Internal Auditor that was obtained through written examination; or

3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included

substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but

that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement, provided that (a)

the applicant successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting,

auditing or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial

institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional

accountants or auditors have determined that the applicant has demonstrated a

good knowledge of accounting / auditing and of related and underlying fields

that equals in breadth, depth, currency and level of advancement which is

normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study

described above; (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24

semester hours in accounting / auditing, the applicant's education, training

and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

*Applicants must be a current USCP employee to be considered for this position vacancy.*

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. At the time of application, you must submit a copy of your academic transcripts or a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed and grades received to verify education. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position.

A. Degree: accounting and/or auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting / auditing. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting / auditing, or an equivalent combination of accounting / auditing experience, college-level education and training that provided professional accounting / auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 semester hours of business law; or

2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor that was obtained through written examination; or

3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement, provided that (a) the applicant successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors have determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting / auditing and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency and level of advancement which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above; (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting / auditing, the applicant's education, training and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:

As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.

Criminal History Check Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.

Credit Check Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.

Selective Service Registration Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/

Fingerprint Check Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record.

Background Investigation Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.