Summary This position is in Office of Managing Director (OMD), Financial Operations (FO), Financial Statement and Policy Group (FSPG), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities Incumbent will manage key financial balances that are critical to the reporting of both the FCC and the Federal Government. Resolves statement of difference (SOD) and reporting differences which require the coordination of a large-scale effort across multiple groups and Federal agencies. Proficient in all financial systems, core, and subsidiary financial systems utilized at the FCC and determines appropriateness and accuracy of the transactions and communicates results of the research. Assesses the financial balances monthly to determine accuracy and adequacy for inclusions in reports that are submitted to OMB, Treasury, GAO and Congress. Reviews and evaluates various Treasury reporting systems to analyze the differences between the Treasury records and the Commission records in short and demanding time frames. Develops solutions to resolve any conflicts identified that would adversely impact the presentation of the financial results of the agency. Prepares potential means of resolution to the audit and/or investigative reports, ensuring inclusion of all input from the bureaus and offices, reporting components, and external contractors impacting the financial findings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. US Citizenship. May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable). Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required. Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status. Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status. Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria. See "Qualifications". Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must meet BOTH the educational requirements and the specialized experience in order to be deemed as qualified SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 GS-13 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and implementing on federal or non-federal accounting policies, OMB guidance, FASAB or FASB standards, and agency or company specific procedures to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. 2. Advanced experience monitoring and reconciling complex appropriations, multi year funds, and financial statement line items, including analyzing variance, evaluating anomalies. 3. Served as a liaison and authoritative representative for the agency when coordinating with internal stakeholders, external federal entities, auditors, and private sector partners, ensuring alignment on financial data, resolving discrepancies, and promoting consistency in government wide reporting. 4. Expertise in investigating, diagnosing, and resolving abnormal balances, discrepancies, and accounting irregularities by applying in depth knowledge of the Standard General Ledger (SGL), internal controls, and cross system reconciliation processes to restore accuracy and integrity of financial records. 5. Expertise in applying accounting policies to record complex transactions and preparing financial statements and disclosures. 6. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Words for data management, analysis and professional documentation. 7. Functioned as a subject matter expert on enterprise financial management systems, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements, providing authoritative guidance, leading system enhancements. 8. Led the review, revision, and modernization of financial reporting procedures, standard operating procedures, and internal accounting controls to incorporate new legislative requirements, updated Treasury/OMB directives, audit recommendations, and best practices in financial management. 9. Responded to internal and external inquiries-including from auditors, leadership, oversight bodies, and components by preparing clear, concise, and technically accurate written and oral communications, ensuring timely delivery of complex financial information and well supported explanations for decision makers. GS-14 GS-14 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting, developing, implementing, and advising on complex federal or non-federal accounting policies and procedures, including applying Treasury, OMB, GAO, and FASAB or FASB guidance to ensure full compliance with financial management statutes, regulatory requirements, and agency wide internal controls. 2. Extensive experience collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including components, budget officers, auditors, and financial system owners to communicate, interpret, and implement changes in accounting policies, ensuring consistent application and effective integration across federal financial operations. 3. Served as a technical authority providing subject matter expertise to research, analyze, and record highly complex accounting transactions, including multi year appropriations, no year funds, interagency transactions, capitalized assets, and other transactions. 4. Oversaw and performed high level analysis of key appropriated funds, trust funds, and financial statement line items, identifying systemic abnormalities, conducting root cause reviews, and ensuring the reliability and auditability of fund activity and general ledger balances. 5. Recognized expert in interpreting financial accounting and reporting requirements, including OMB A 136, Treasury CARS/GTAS reporting, and FASAB or FASB standards; collaborated with external partners such as Treasury, OIG, OMB, and other federal entities to resolve reporting discrepancies and ensure government wide reporting accuracy. 6. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Words for data management, analysis and professional documentation. 7. Functioned as a senior subject matter expert on financial management systems, accounting modules, and enterprise reporting guidelines, providing authoritative guidance on system configuration, internal controls, Standard General Ledger posting logic, and financial statement generation, including recommending system enhancements to improve audit readiness and efficiency. 8. Conducted high level evaluations of compliance with federal laws, regulations, internal controls, and financial reporting standards, assessing operational efficiency, identifying process deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions in alignment with A 123, and audit findings. 9. Led efforts to modernize, revise, and improve financial reporting processes and documentation, including updating standard operating procedures, implementing new reporting methodologies, improving data quality controls, and ensuring alignment with updated Treasury, OMB, and FASAB or FASB requirements. Education PART A - EDUCATION Basic Education Requirements Degree: accounting; 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include oneof the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate @type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 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 of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has 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 has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Please provide a copy of your college transcript. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original, if selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to receive credit towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED (Unofficial or Official). IF TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT SUBMITTED, APPLICATION WILL BE RATED AS INELIGIBLE. Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position. *NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209. SME REVIEW At the time of application you are required to take an external skills-based assessment which is based upon government-wide recognized competencies and consistent with OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements and the Chance to Compete Act. Should you receive a passing score of 70 or higher, your application will be reviewed by subject matter experts to determine if you meet the OPM qualification requirements for this position. COMPETENCIES Problem solving Writing Oral communication Attention to detail
