3 Student Trainee (Accountant), CG-0599-4/5 Jobs in Washington, DC
US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is Hiring a Student Trainee (Accountant), CG-0599-4/5 Near Washington, DC
Duties
CG-04:
- Provides assistance in the research and preparation of a variety of documents, and presentations.
- Uses a variety of automated information systems to collect and analyze data for reporting purposes.
- Analyzes financial information and develops reports as required to support the administrative and operational areas, and insures the maintenance of an effective accounting system and related internal controls.
- Prepares reports and other documents for supervisor’s approval concerning a variety of issues and accounting matters as assigned.
- Prepares entries to update various historical accounting ledgers, reports and master files reflecting activity within the unit. Assists with the updating of all asset records and maintains reconciliations of those records with asset servicers' systems.
- Participates in financial institution closings, performing a variety of general functions to provide support to the closing.
CG-05:
- Presents research findings to department staff and management.
- Prepares reports and other documents for supervisor’s approval concerning a variety of issues and accounting matters as assigned.
- Prepares entries to update various historical accounting ledgers, reports and master files reflecting activity within the unit. Assists with the updating of all asset records and maintains reconciliations of those records with asset servicers' systems.
- Participates in financial institution closings, performing a variety of general functions to provide support to the closing.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Registration with the Selective Service.
Employment Conditions.
Trial period is required.
Must sign FDIC Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement if selected.
Must provide official transcripts if selected.
After successful completion of the FDIC Pathways Internship program requirements and based on FDIC’s needs, the selectees may be non-competitively converted to a Term or Permanent position based upon an evaluation of performance, completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program. This internship position may confer conversion eligibility to the position of Accountant, CG-0510-7/9/11 (FPL 12). However, service in the FDIC Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify at the CG-04 level:
You must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.
OR
Have 1 year of general work experience.
OR
Have a combination of both education and general work experience.
To qualify at the CG-05 level:
You must have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.
OR
Have 1 year of specialized experience. Specialized Experience is experience reviewing and analyzing financial data to generate management and financial reports.
OR
Have a combination of both education and specialized experience.
Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.
Additional information
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
All selectees must sign an FDIC Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
TELEWORK OPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For more information on telework at the FDIC, please reference the available telework options for this position here.
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.
To be eligible for conversion to the competitive service, you must complete 640 hours of work experience (up to 320 hours may be waived based on successful performance in the position and a 2.5 overall GPA); meet the OPM qualification standards for the target position; and meet the requirements of the FDIC Pathways Internship Agreement. Service in the Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment.
The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 26.91% to a high of 33.41%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.
Interns will be offered a salary at the base pay for the grade in which they are qualified and selected.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The online assessment questions and resume you submit for this position will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements as outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that the documents you submit contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make this basic qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, the average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
RESUME:
A resume (must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement).
Note: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
1) A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:
- Classes you are currently enrolled (by the closing date of this announcement).
- Overall cumulative GPA (by the closing date of this announcement)
2) An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
3) If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To begin, click the “Apply ” button and follow the prompts. If you have not already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the “Applications” tab Click on the “Position Title” and then select “Update Application” or Additional Information to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
To claim veteran's preference, veterans must submit a copy of the DD214 and/or other applicable veteran's documents.
Agency contact information
Kamille Battle
Phone
703-562-6284
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
PathwaysHQ@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
600 North Pearl Street Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75201
United StatesNext steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
RESUME:
A resume (must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement).
Note: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
1) A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:
- Classes you are currently enrolled (by the closing date of this announcement).
- Overall cumulative GPA (by the closing date of this announcement)
2) An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
3) If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency
Applicants who have been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis; have an anticipated graduation date AFTER May 2026; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; and remain in good academic standing.
Job Summary
Full Time
$68k-82k (estimate)
04/12/2024
07/08/2024
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