Senior Staff Accountant

You will be evaluated on the following competencies: Financial Systems Integration & Analytical Problem‐Solving - demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and financial operations in complex organizations. Applies technical expertise to develop accurate financial statements, resolve complex accounting issues, ensure reliable reporting, and support sound financial decision‐making.

Internal Control, Risk Assessment & Audit Coordination - interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, and operational requirements from diverse oversight bodies. Identifies organizational impacts, recommends policy updates, and ensures compliance across business processes, financial systems, and internal operations-regardless of prior experience in government settings.

Regulatory Interpretation & Compliance Leadership - leads or contributes to the design, evaluation, and documentation of internal controls over financial and operational processes. Financial Management & Accounting Expertise - utilizes and integrates automated financial systems, data tools, and accounting technologies to analyze financial information, improve workflows, identify system or process issues, and develop solutions.

In addition to the competencies, you must also possess one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. CT-14 Level: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level).

Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: Applying expert knowledge of professional accounting principles, practices, and procedures to serve as the technical authority for a federal financial management program. Applying accounting theories, concepts, and reporting practices to execute broad and complex financial management assignments. Interpreting and applying federal payment and appropriations regulations, including Treasury and GSA requirements, to perform Certifying Officer responsibilities.

Utilizing automated federal financial systems and related subsidiary systems to certify payments accurately and ensure compliance.

As a Staff Accountant you will have the responsibility for, ensuring that CFTC meets all financial reporting requirements, is compliant with financial management laws and regulations governing business processes, systems, and practices. Duties may include: Preparing financial statements that are in accordance with Federal GAAP for management, the Congress, and the American public.

Preparing/Reviewing various reports for submission to Treasury/OMB, including, Central Accounting Reporting System (CARS), Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance (GTAS), Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA), and Data Act.

Responsibilities for executing accounting and financial management functions, which include performing financial reporting and oversight of financial operations, drafting accounting policy, position papers and providing guidance and financial advice to the CFTC programs and overseeing and leading other key financial activities. Serving as a senior-level subject matter/technical expert for a variety of accounting policies and processes, methods, and practices.

Formulating solutions to unusual and complex accounting issues and/or problems. Supporting the annual financial statement audit. Researching and recommending solutions for complex accounting issues. Formulating, developing and managing accounting and financial management policies, procedures and directives.

Performing and documenting assessments of internal controls over financial reporting and information technology controls in financial systems in compliance with OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Internal Control.