Summary
Join the Indian Health Service and use your accounting expertise to help advance our mission. As an Accountant (Cash Management), you will perform accounting and cash management functions, analyze and reconcile financial information, prepare financial reports, and help ensure funds are effectively managed to support programs and services. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Responsibilities
Examines, analyzes, interprets, and reconciles financial accounts, transactions, records, and other financial information; verifies general ledger balances and determines necessary adjustments or corrections. Reviews and analyzes financial reports and statements to identify discrepancies, abnormal trends, reporting deficiencies, and internal control weaknesses and develops corrective solutions. Conducts financial management studies and analyzes financial processes, systems, policies, and procedures to recommend improvements to accounting operations, controls, and financial reporting. Manages and analyzes cash flow to minimize financial risk and ensure funding is available to support organizational operations, programs, and services. Forecasts cash needs and develops strategies to optimize the use and control of cash and improve the management of organizational financial resources.
Qualifications
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 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.") OR 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 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, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-09: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements: Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examining and reconciling financial accounts, transactions, records, and financial data and identifying discrepancies; Reviewing financial reports, financial statements, and general ledger balances for completeness and consistency; Preparing routine financial reports and performing fiscal year-end accounting or closing activities; Applying established accounting principles, procedures, regulations, or guidance to financial transactions; Performing cash management transactions, monitoring cash activity, and identifying cash-related problems. OR Education: Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, in a field that is directly related to the work of this position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience that, when combined, equals at least 100% of the qualification requirement. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be credited toward the combination. GS-11: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements: Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Analyzing and reconciling financial accounts, transactions, general ledger balances, and financial data and determining necessary adjustments; Analyzing financial reports and statements to identify discrepancies, abnormal trends, or internal control weaknesses; Conducting financial management analyses or studies and recommending improvements to accounting or financial management procedures; Developing or testing improvements to accounting or financial systems; Analyzing cash flow and forecasting cash needs and developing strategies to address cash management problems. OR Education: Completed three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience that, when combined, equals at least 100% of the qualification requirement. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be credited toward the combination. GS-12: Applicant(s) must meet the following minimum qualification requirements: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Analyzing complex financial accounts, transactions, reports, financial statements, and general ledger information and developing corrective solutions for identified problems; Planning and conducting financial management studies involving interrelated financial or administrative processes and developing recommendations to improve operations; Analyzing financial processes, system interfaces, internal controls, policies, or procedures and recommending improvements; Evaluating the impact of new or revised financial regulations and developing or recommending changes to financial management procedures or reporting requirements; Managing cash flow, forecasting cash needs, and developing strategies to optimize cash utilization and minimize financial risk. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Requirements
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires successful completion of a federal background investigation is required as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required forms within five (5) calendar days of receiving instructions. Failure to do so may delay processing or result in a determination of unsuitability. Applicants should maintain communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.