Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/30/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Preferred Experience Broad knowledge of a body of financial management regulations, practices, procedures, and policies concerning the receipt disbursement and accountability of funds. General knowledge of banking, Treasury, accounting policies and procedures. Knowledge of operational functions and procedures such as those related to rate changes, stop payments, etc., sufficient to process all kinds of collections and disbursements. Broad knowledge of debit and credit principles of each disbursement or collection in order to perform accurate accounting functions. Knowledge and ability to utilize various computer systems, such as Microsoft Office applications. Asic competence in, and an understanding of, counterfeit currency, negotiability rules, and documentation is required. Proficiency with a computerized accounting system is essential to the maintenance of all accounts, appropriations, object classes and funds. Proficient typing skills is required to perform data entry and office automation duties. Ability to interpret and apply new guidelines and regulations, making decisions about proper cash disbursement, receipting, and processing procedures. Selective Placement Factor Provides, clarify or obtain information related to accounting or financial management support. Prepares written reports on the results of audits, reviews and evaluations. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Accountability Oral Communication Problem Solving Standards Written Communication 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.