Cost Accountant
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 61722 - 97087
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a COST ACCOUNTANT Position Description Number T5137P01 and is part of the NE USPFO Accounting National Guard.
As a COST ACCOUNTANT GS-0510-9/11 duties include:
1. Cost Accounting: The incumbent will analyze examine and interpret accounting data records and reports to determine past costs identify improperly recorded costs and reallocate cost to ensure they are recorded in proper cost structure. Incumbent will utilize GFEBS to inform managers of the cost of performing various functions associate with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Service Support Programs (SSP) and assist them in using their funds in a more cost efficient and cost-effective manner in support of their goals. Incumbent furnishes advice and assistance to management on accounting and financial management matters analyzes information resolves conflicting data and formulates recommendations for management decisions. Coordinates and integrates analytical activities related to cost accounting and management. Using appropriate costing methodologies the incumbent develops cost accounting data to provide accurate and timely financial information to satisfy command information requirements and to document full costs of installation activities. Accounting theories concepts principles and standards are used to in internal matters involving regulatory requirements statutory provisions in internal matters involving regulatory requirements statutory provisions procedures systems or problems arising from changes in mission programs or organizational structure. Monitors and assists in implementation of approved and directed procedural and cost management changes. Evaluates proposed regulatory changes and employee suggestions referred by the USPFO and provides comments and recommendations.
2. Managerial Accounting: Provides accounting advice and recommendations to program managers and the installation staff. Determines selects organizes and analyzes appropriate data for the effectiveness and/or efficiency of operations for use in executing performance measurements. Interprets financial management policy and provides guidance to staff elements. Identifies monitors and reports trends and performance measurements that will aid managers in making financial management decisions. Manages the General Ledger to ensure the reconciliation of all General Ledger Tie Point issues and taking corrective action to input or reverse spending chain transaction or coordination with the DFAS Tie Point team for GFEBS Tier 2 corrections. Reviews and analyzes General Ledge Abnormal Balances and takes corrective action to correct or coordinates with the DFAS General Ledger team for correction. Participates in formal briefings and meetings to provide advice and assistance.
3. Plans coordinates and performs comprehensive reviews special studies and selective internal examinations of USPFO functions pertaining to cost management environment under the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and its interfacing feeder systems (STANFINS/AFCOS SPS DTS DCPS GCSS-A ODS FCM IATS). Conducts detailed analysis on Interfacing System Information Documents (IDOCs) and takes corrective action to ensure proper system master data allows for proper interfacing. Manages the Interfund process to ensure all transactions are appropriately cleared from the Interfund Uncleared List. Corrective action includes detailed analysis and collaboration with the DFAS Defense Cash Accounting Ability System team and the DFAS del Mar team. Applies a knowledge of military and civilian pay entitlements and allowances and military and civilian travel entitlements; knowledge of the USPFO organization mission and functions; a thorough understanding of management organization and resources utilization policies and principles and knowledge of review and analysis techniques including statistical sampling techniques and procedures. Identifies such problems as document flow and controls inaccurate records and reports regulatory compliance conflicts with regulatory guidance and correctness of payment and accounting for public funds. Analyzes and evaluates findings determines types of corrective/improvement actions needed and develops formal reports for submission to the Financial Manager. Recommends changes to procedures and practices covering all functional areas additional training and changes in the utilization of resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
- Direct Deposit is mandatory
Qualifications
This position is open to applicants Area X applicants ONLY.
AREA 1: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent indefinite and term personnel of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard
AREA 2: All current Career Conditional/Career Status Federal Employees and Reinstatement Eligibles
AREA 3: Open to Public (Nationwide) - United States Citizens
AREA 4: Exception Area: All On-board T5 in the USPF&O
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions programs property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain within one year of appointment and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded separations of employment or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86 PSIP Initiation Form Fingerprints OF306 and Application/Resume.
Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - Please send all inquires to
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements evaluate applicants knowledge skills and abilities for:
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
- Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;
- Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
- Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11: Must Possess at least least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education in accounting experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accounting business program requirements. Experiences and training that demonstrate the ability to conduct accounting business in accordance with directives and policies; the ability to study and evaluate the existing internal control systems to determine the level of reliability; and the skills to determine the appropriate procedures needed to validate system reliability. Must have the ability to obtain sufficient reliable evidence through inspection observation inquiries and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity under examination. Experiences and education must demonstrate his or her ability to follow directions to read retain and understand a variety of instructions regulations policies and procedures. As a condition of continued employment in the GSposition dependent on the positions certification level the employee must complete the financial management requirements for certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.
Education
- 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.)
*You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.*
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. May be required to travel by car in military and/or commercial aircraft and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments
3. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
4. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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