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Summary
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
Responsibilities
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. The Gallery's Accounting and Payroll (TGA) department maintains accounting records for appropriated and private funds. This position performs advanced accounting support work associated with receiving, recording, depositing, reconciling, and documenting cash receipts and other revenue transactions. The work supports the maintenance of accurate general ledgers and accounting records. This is a GS-8/9 career-ladder position. At GS-8, assignments are developmental, with additional guidance provided for unusual or nonroutine matters. GS-9 is the full-performance level. Duties for this position include Process, verify, and accurately record cash receipts, deposits, and related accounting transactions. Reconcile cash activity to bank, Treasury, and financial-system records; research and resolve discrepancies. Apply appropriate accounting codes and maintain complete supporting documentation and audit-ready records. Respond to customer and internal-office inquiries regarding payments, accounts, and transaction status. Resolve complex/nonstandard issues and coordinate corrective actions with Finance, Treasury, and other offices.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-08 candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service or private sector applying established accounting codes/procedures; reconciling routine transactions; AND researching/correcting recurring discrepancies. Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-09 candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-08 level in the Federal service or private sector independently performing complex accounting-support work; reconciling multi-source cash activity; resolving nonstandard discrepancies/corrections, applying accounting policies/controls, and coordinating resolution of issues with internal offices/customers. OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: None Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: None You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Requirements
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. This position is being advertised under Merit Promotion procedures under this announcement; NGA-26-271-MP, USAJOBS - Job Announcement 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Benefits
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/