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Accounting (GS-510) Proficiency Map

Below is a proficiency map for the Accounting (GS-510) Competency Model. This map links GS grade levels for each competency and serves as a guide to understanding the expected proficiency level of top performers at each grade level.

Proficiency is rated using the standard Proficiency Scale. The links will take you to a description and training for each competency at the different proficiency ranges.

Key:

N/A - Not Applicable,     1 - Fundamental Awareness,     2 - Novice,     3 - Intermediate,     4 - Advanced,      5 - Expert

  Risk Analysis and Internal Control Project Management Federal Accounting Procedures and Process Financial Budget and Program Analysis Reconciliation and Financial Reporting
GS - 5 1 1 1 1 1
GS - 7 1 1 2 1 2
GS - 9 2 2 2 2 3
GS - 11 2 2 3 3 3
GS - 12 3 3 3 3 4
GS - 13 4 4 4 4 4
GS - 14 5 5 5 5 5
GS - 15 5 5 5 5 5