[Hiring] Supervisory Accountant @Agriculture, Rural Development

Role Description

This position is located in the Office of Compliance (OC), Finance Office, Business Center, Rural Development. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating functions related to external entities' compliance with Rural Development (RD) regulations related to financial assistance provided to RD awardees in support of the accounting, financial management, and program requirements of multiple mission areas.

• Directs and coordinates the Division's activities relating to the development and evaluation of RD imposed awardees' accounting practices and procedures, assures accounting policies, procedures, and systems meet regulatory requirements.
• Directs or oversees the performance of studies and analyses of practices and procedures concerning RD awardee accounting operations.
• Directs the development and preparation of regulations, bulletins, and staff instructions to communicate and ensure uniform accounting and requirements throughout the Agency and among all awardees.
• Exercises first and second level supervisory responsibilities, including, but not limited to: Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
• Directs and supervises all Human Resources administrative responsibilities and programs.
• Determines requirements for CPA-prepared audit reports of borrowers' financial statements, including the issuance of instructions and standards for the performance of attestation.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to RD program officials concerning the interpretation and application of accounting principles and standards, and to awardees on functions and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education.
• Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
• For the GS-15 level:
  • One (1) year of specialized experience in the accounting field equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
  • Experience in directing and coordinating the Division-level activities relating to the development, maintenance of external controls related to the operation of a multi-hundred-billion dollar loan portfolio accounting system.
  • Experience in overseeing the External Compliance Reviews of project awards and Audited Financial Statement (AFS) reviews.
  • Experience in reviewing industry accounting standards and updating regulations affecting accounting operations of awardees.
  • Experience in managing the development and implementation of strategic compliance efforts.
  • Experience in managing the overall Division's review of financial statement reporting provided by awardees.
  • Experience interpreting legislation and/or regulations for applications and developing plans for meeting Rural Development and CFO goals.
  • Experience in dealing with organizations and advising higher level management officials.
  • Experience accomplishing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals and objectives.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - All Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is provided to federal employees and their families.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).