Description du poste
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Accountant, you will direct, implement, coordinate, and/or oversee a variety of accounting related activities impacting USCIS operations and provide professional assistance and direct support to HQ and field management relating to the application of planning systems and management programs.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
Performs general ledger operations, including analyzing transactions for effects on assets, liabilities, net position, and financial operations; advising technicians on the proper recording of transactions.
Support with developing the USCIS financial policy and guidance for all USCIS activities; and supports in developing the internal operating procedures required to implement the policies.
Ensures accuracy of data produced by accounting systems and the reconciliation of systems outputs to other accounting systems and subsystems.
Analyze and interpret accounting data and reports and performs financial analyses, forecasts, and evaluations.
Perform general ledger reconciliations, develop accounting estimates, validate account balances.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/23/2026. Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate) A. 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.") 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: 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 non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. GS-09: You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Id