SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. About this agency

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Controller Division in the Accounting Analytics and Reporting (AA&R) unit. The position reports to the Director of AA&R who reports directly to the Vice President (VP) Controller the Department is responsible for the preparation of the Bank's monthly general ledger closings, financial statements, annual and other management reports, internal controls over critical financial reporting activities, and submission of various reports to Department of Treasury, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as well as other agencies and international organizations. The incumbent serves as a Senior Accountant and works under the supervision of the Accounting Analytics and Reporting Director and also closely with the Vice President Controller, second-level supervisor. This unit is responsible for various financial and accounting reports that are prepared for EXIM management, other agencies, for government-wide financial reporting, and external private sector parties. Reports and analysis include but are not limited to the financial statements, annual management report, Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol (GTAS), Data Act reporting, Treasury report on receivables and reports submitted to international organizations such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Duties include, but are not limited to: Supports the AA&R Director (first-level supervisor) and VP Controller (second-level supervisor) by serving as a Senior Accountant and providing assistance with organizing the assigned unit; assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of junior personnel; mentoring new personnel or staff on rotational assignments; and reviewing employee work. Works closely with AA&R Director to support creation of short-term and long-term work plans and objectives and submit to Controller so the entire Controller Division can support EXIM's mission. This is for the entire Controller Division. This position serves as the Deputy AA&R Director for continuity and succession planning purposes. Analyzes complex accounting topics, including interpretation of new guidance which did not previously exist and proposes solutions to management. Monitors the changes in rules and regulations and determines applicability to the agency for matters related to accounting policies and financial reporting of EXIM, including but not limited to the circulars published by OMB, Treasury Financial Manual (TFM) published by the Department of Treasury and accounting standards as published by FASAB. Utilizing expertise in accounting and accounting rules and regulations, incumbent monitors and reconciles various sub-ledger accounts to ensure proper support of general ledger balances for ongoing operations, accounting, and monthly general ledger closings. This requires the Senior Accountant to inform AA&R Director and lead other staff accountants and supervisory accountants in the creation of new reconciliations and strategic approaches to ensure accurate accounting of EXIM credit and administrative accounting programs.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: A. A degree in 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 B. 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 one of the following:1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; or 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or3.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. In addition to the Basic Requirements noted above, applicants must also meet and demonstrate the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-14: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience in preparation of financial statements and accompanying disclosures as well as annual management reports in accordance with the circulars issued by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the standards issued by Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board; Experience using technology (i.e. excel pivots, complex formulas, etc) in the preparation of complex sub-ledger reconciliations to general ledger accounts to ensure proper recording of financial data in automated financial systems; Experience in leadership on accounting work, including but not limited to preparing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting accounting data; operating, maintaining, and modifying accounting systems; using accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems and structuring of organization programs; designing, implementing, and assessing internal control processes and systems; Experience in supervising/coordinating month-end closing and supporting review/audit activities with internal and external audit stakeholders, providing data, information and reports as well as addressing findings and recommendations for improvement through formal remediating corrective action plans. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-14 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 01/16/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

How to Apply: Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link. Applications will only be accepted online; however if you are unable to apply online, please contact the Agency Contact Person listed below. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863398 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/16/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-16