Accountant
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 102415 - 133142
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Licensing Division Section Financial Management Division Office of the Assistant Register and Director of Operations Copyright Office.
The position description number for this position is 364538.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
Serves as an expert authority on the analysis and reconciliation of all Division accounts across a variety of integrated and non-integrated accounting systems. Evaluates and makes recommendations for improving the financial management and accounting procedures for the Division by studying accounts reports or procedural instructions as well as legislative and program background information. Makes recommendations on the structure and operation of accounting operations and the use of financial data for the planning of organizational strategies.
Plans the reconciliation process develops schedules assembles required data and coordinates across organizational levels to assure the timely input review and closeout of entries in anticipation of the production of Library of Congress Copyright Office and Division financial statements and reports.
Validates data entered into multiple accounting systems and provides comprehensive review of transactions and reconciliations performed by others. Confirms the accuracy of financial data by analyzing both transactions and trends.
Serves as the expert authority on the design development coordination and implementation of investment and distribution policies procedures and integrated systems. Conducts cost/benefit analysis and makes recommendations for improvements in organizational policies processes and systems to optimize the efficiency of the investment and distribution processes.
Oversees the receipt and posting process for deposits to the multiple trust funds administered by the Division. Oversees the investment of these funds in Treasury securities including the timing of investments in relation to yields and liquidity needs of the program. Oversees the disbursement of funds from the trusts to recipients following the decisions of the Copyright Royalty Board.
Provides review of the work of others for proposed investment and distribution transactions; ensuring transactions meet the requirements of law regulation and policy; are in conformance with the decisions of the Copyright Royalty Board and are properly documented.
Prepares financial statements and financial reports for use by the Copyright CFO Library of Congress external stakeholders and others. Develops new reports and reporting processes when necessary to address needs that are new or novel in nature.
Designs implements tests monitors and evaluates the internal controls and the internal control environment associated with accounting processes and transactions and performs regular quality assurance testing to provide confidence in the integrity of financial information reported and in its conformance to relevant law regulation and policy.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to gather compile and analyze financial data using analytical methods and techniques to identify and resolve complex financial issues.**
Knowledge of accounting principles practices and techniques.**
Ability to use financial computer systems and software applications for financial analysis work.**
Knowledge of Federal financial management regulations laws policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
Additional information
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the persons selected for this vacancy.
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
A Not to Exceed (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
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.
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.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
