Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) Directing, overseeing, or managing comprehensive accounting operations, financial reporting, and complex account reconciliations for an organization. 2.) Applying knowledge of federal accounting principles, standards (e.g., FASAB, GAAP), and statutory requirements to resolve complex financial or systems-related issues. 3.) Leading the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of internal controls (such as OMB Circular A-123) to ensure data integrity, mitigate risk, and support financial audit readiness. 4.) Providing authoritative advice and strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding accounting policies, financial management systems, and the impact of regulatory changes on organizational operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.