Auditor (Financial)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities.
The duties and responsibilities for an Auditor (Financial) GS-14 generally include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide technical audit knowledge coordination and performance of Office of Compliance and Review (OCR) responsibilities to ensure the Departments compliance with federal internal control over financial reporting requirements are fulfilled and adhered to by all Departmental Components.
- Conduct complex internal control assessments that are essential to the implementation of financial reporting and internal control sections of OMB Circular A-123 and the related appendices.
- Execute report preparation including the evaluation of OMB Circular A-123 assessment results and make recommendations that impact the structure effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Auditor (Financial) at GSyou must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
Applicants must meet both the Basic Education Requirement (see Education field below) AND the Specialized Experience.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service which includes: 1). Advise Departmental leadership with implementing statutes regulations standards or policies governing federal financial management. 2). Identify key management controls risk management processes and/or accounting and auditing processes to conduct a wide-range of assessments.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by the closing date of this announcement (02/09/2026).
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Education
Basic Requirements:
1. Degree: accounting auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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. (NOTE: Transcripts must be provided)
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:
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. (NOTE: Transcripts and/or appropriate documentation must be provided)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements please see the statements below.
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): This program applies to DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
- Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above/demonstrated understanding of OMB Circular A-123; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
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.
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.
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 Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Academics
- Accomodation
- Business Analysis
- Data Structures
- Dynamics
- AS 400
