Accountant
Western Area Power Administration · Department of Energy
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Accountant job with the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the Department of Energy, in the Rocky Mountain Region. The accountant will advise regional management on accounting data for problem-solving and decision-making, and will handle financial analysis and review. The announcement lists 1 vacancy in Lakewood or Loveland, Colorado, and says shift work, evening and weekend hours, and emergency overtime may be required.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
- Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition program candidates, certain eliminated-job federal employees, and military spouses may also apply under special priority rules.
What you would do
- Coordinate all regional accounting functions in the centralized accounting system
- Review and advise on accounting, auditing, budgeting, and internal control requirements
- Create, adjust, and close project accounts, including end-of-year transactions
- Work with Rates staff to reconcile financial statements and power repayment studies
- Serve as the main contact for auditors and help answer audit findings
- Analyze trends, reconcile account balances, and make corrective adjustments
Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-12?
With experience: You can qualify with a degree (see education) or with at least 4 years of accounting experience plus 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing courses, a CPA or Certified Internal Auditor certificate, or substantial accounting coursework with a panel review. For GS-11, you need 1 year of experience at GS-9 level that includes preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports, and reconciling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts. For GS-12, you need 1 year at GS-11 level that includes preparing or reviewing month-end and year-end journal entries, tracking capital assets, and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
With education: A degree in accounting, or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration, that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. Up to 6 of those hours can be business law. For GS-11, a Ph.D. or at least three years of graduate study in a related field can substitute for the specialized experience, and graduate study beyond the first two years can be combined with experience. Education must come from a school accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of no more than two pages showing paid and unpaid experience
- Resume must list employer names and addresses, start and end dates, and hours worked per week
- Resume must list salary and any education or training with completion dates
- Transcripts if you rely on education to qualify; unofficial transcripts are acceptable
- Veterans' preference documents such as DD-214, if you claim preference
- Career transition documents, such as separation notice or SF-50, if applicable
How you will be rated: The HR office first checks whether you meet minimum qualifications using the first two pages of your resume and your supporting documents. Qualified applicants then complete a questionnaire and a USA Hire online assessment that measures 13 general skills, such as attention to detail, decision making, and teamwork. Scores are ranked with any veterans' preference points, and candidates may be rated ineligible if the resume is incomplete or does not support questionnaire answers.
Tips for this job:
- Only the first two pages of your resume are reviewed, so put the most relevant accounting experience there.
- Show the specific tasks listed for GS-11 or GS-12 in your resume, with exact dates and hours per week.
- Upload transcripts if you rely on education, and send all documents only through the online system, not by email.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. You may need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Occasional travel may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: The selected candidate may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive but must sign an employment agreement. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. Salary negotiation may be possible for new federal employees.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizen or national
- Employer uses the e-Verify program
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
- Must be suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
- May have a probationary or trial period
- Moderate Risk position with security requirements
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- May need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $83,265 – $129,742 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-11 to GS-12 · General Schedule
- Locations
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- Loveland, Colorado
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Accounting (0510)
- Announcement
- 27-WJ-074071-13102301-DE
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