Accountant (Staff)

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Washington, DC

JobSummary

This position is located in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), Office of Finance, Financial Management Division. USHMM is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America's national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust.

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False

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AgencyMarketingStatement

THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. The Museum's primary mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this unprecedented tragedy; to preserve the memory of those who suffered; and to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy. The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is located within walking distance of the Metro and Mass Transit and offers its employees Metro Transit Subsidy, flexible work schedules, complimentary passes to the Museum as well as access to Museum sponsored events and activities. Employees receive a 20% discount at the Museum Shop and Café, and are allowed access to some of the cultural tourist attractions/events for free or at a discounted rate. To find out more information about the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, visit our website at https://www.ushmm.org

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https://jobs.monstergovt.com/ushmm/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=1&J=10016

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https://jobs.monstergovt.com/ushmm/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=1&J=10016&S=1

MajorDuties

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America's national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention. In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion. Duties Include: Performs reconciliation of accounts to ensure subsystems agree to the General Ledger and/or Treasury balances and prepare journal entries to adjust balances as necessary. Prepares all federal financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Reports include but are not limited to SF 224 Statement of Transactions, Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjust Trial Balance (GTAS), SF-133 Report on Budget Execution and Budgetary Resources, General Fund, Treasury Report On Receivables (TROR), and other internal financial reports. Approves accounts payable payments within federal payment systems, such as Secure Payment System (SPS) and International Treasury Services (ITS). Processes all Inter-Agency Agreements (IAA) and related payments within federal systems. Develops recommendations for improvements in internal controls and develops justification for financial/accounting policy to prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and discourage errors and irregularities. Assists with cash management for appropriated and non-appropriated accounts. Prepares and emails daily federal Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) cash updates to the Controller, noting if the Museum is reported with any negative balances. Sends a daily donated cash position report to the CFO, Senior Financial Management Advisor, Controller, Budget Director, and Financial Accounting Manager. Prepares and processes journal entries for non-recurring reclassification requests. Collaborates with the Financial Systems Analyst and/or Senior Budget Analyst on journal entries to finalize amounts and resolve budget errors. Prepares and records recurring month end journals and all year end expense accruals. Supports financial statement audits by preparing and responding to Prepared By Client (PBC) requests and other audit inquiries. Interprets guidelines and drafts and/or enhances existing written procedures and processes. Conducts research, analyzes data, and resolves discrepancies as assigned. This includes identifying trends and patterns; modifying accounting and reporting systems to accept new kinds of data; and developing solutions and presenting findings. Provides federal systems technical support to users in the Office of Finance.

Education

Education requirement for this position is listed under the Qualification Section.

Requirements

On-line resumes must be submitted by 11:59pm EST of the closing date. You must be a suitable for Federal employment. You must be a U.S. citizen. You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date. A one year probationary/trial period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. The USHMM is an equal opportunity employer. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. As a condition of employment, all new hires must agree to direct deposit of their salary checks. Employees will have up to two (2) pay periods from the date they enter on duty to arrange for their direct deposit transaction. This is a Federal agency. Former employees who received a voluntary separation incentive (“buyout”) must repay the full amount of it if reemployed under any type of appointment or under a personal service contract within five years after separation with a buyout.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documentation (transcripts if applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, and supporting documentation. You will be assessed based on the Structured Interview. You will be evaluated for this job based on your application materials (ex: resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of the online assessments required for this position. Be sure your resume includes enough detail to support your qualifications. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accounting, Accounting Operations, Attention to Detail, Audit Reporting, Compliance, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Finance, Writing. Optional Essay Questions Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

HowToApply

NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in you not being considered for employment.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your complete application package (including all required documents) is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application includes: 1. A résumé (NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES) 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package. All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees Federal Benefits

OtherInformation

A complete application consists of the following: • Resume NO MORE THAN TWO (2) PAGES showing relevant experience. Your resume must include information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duration of employment (mm/dd/yy – mm/dd/yy), hours per week, duties and accomplishments, salary, and your education. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. • If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#VeteransEmploymentAct1998. • Active Duty Service Members-- You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. • Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable. • Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration.

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AgencyContactEmail

careers@ushmm.org

AgencyContactPhone

202-488-2674

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