Accountant (Staff)

As a ACCOUNTANT (STAFF) at the GS-0510-7/9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides professional comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying theories practices methods and techniques of accounting as Command focal point for accounting structure reconciliation.
• Reviews and interprets new or substantially revised policy changes issued by higher authorities to determine the impact on current accounting and reporting procedures or systems.
• Provides advice assistance and guidance on financial and related information.
• Conducts analyses reviews and special studies of accounting and/or related financial information for assigned programs/organizations.
• Uses automated accounting systems(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing CFO requirements.
• Prepares reconciliations and support financial reporting processes.
• Monitor general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports the audit remediation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Notices of Findings (NFRs).

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time.
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on an ad hoc basis only
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d

Qualifications

The target grade for these positions are GS-12 but either vacancy may be filled at the GS-7 GS-9 GS-11 or GS-12 grade level depending on the selectees qualifications. Read each statement below carefully to determine which grade level you should apply to.

You may qualify at the GS-7 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service:

• Researching and reconciling accounting reports and data.
• Interpreting policy changes that affect accounting procedures.
• Conducting review of accounting problems.; ***OR***

• Researching and reconciling accounting reports and data for presentation to internal personnel.
• Interpreting policy changes that affect accounting procedures and/or systems impacting accuracy and financial statements.
• Conducting review of accounting and/or financial information for assigned programs.; ***OR***

• Researching and reconciling accounting reports and data for presentation to internal or external personnel.
• Interpreting and distributing information regarding policy changes that affect accounting procedures.
• Providing recommendations on proposed accounting changes availability of funds and financial reporting.
• Conducting analysis and review of accounting and/or financial information for assigned programs and/or organizations in order to provide support for decision making financial reporting and financial management.; ***OR***

• Researching and reconciling accounting reports and data for presentation to internal or external personnel.
• Interpreting and distributing information regarding policy changes that affect accounting procedures and/or systems impacting accuracy and financial statements.
• Providing recommendations in regard to proposed accounting changes availability of funds and financial reporting.
• Conducting analysis and review of accounting and/or financial information for assigned programs and/or organizations in order to provide support for decision making and leading the financial reporting and financial management of varying accounting functions.

1. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration finance or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly accountant should be interpreted generally as accountant and/or auditor.)

   OR

2. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience college-level education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicants background must also include one of the following:
   1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
   2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination; or
   3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing e.g. 15 semester hours but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting auditing or a related field e.g. valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth depth currency and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting the applicants education training and experience fully meet the specified requirements.