Accountant (Systems)

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government National Mortgage Association Ginnie Mae.

If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1463-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

As an Accountant (Systems), you will:

• Review existing systems to determine needed enhancements, plans system modifications, manages contract support activities, ensures accounting financial system integration, manages system control reference tables, manages application security, and provides support for various audits.

• Oversee business process improvements and automation initiatives, software implementation, obtains user acceptance, provide system training, provide technical assistance to users, and maintain day-to-day system operations.

• Design and develop system reports, manage annual closing of accounting system processes, assist in the preparation of annual system budgets, and act as liaison with program users to ensure systems are responding to internal and external clients.

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience for the GS-14 is defined as one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience implementing Financial Accounting Systems applications, such as PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials, or other accounting applications; AND
• Leading and maintaining IT systems, including operational support, implementing updates, and user support; AND
• Involvement in IT projects throughout all phases, which include requirements definition, design, development, testing and deployment to Production, and supporting operations and enhancement initiatives.

Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.