Supervisory Accountant
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Job Summary
Summary
This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.
- Apply federal accounting standards fiscal law policies regulations principles standards internal controls and procedures to financial management activities.
- Inspires and motivates employees and peers to meet the organizations vision mission and goals; includes others and their viewpoints effectively delegating and empowering others to take manageable risks for the good of the Agency.
- Utilize integrated federal financial management systems and sub-systems to extract data identify and resolve system problems and maintain data integrity
- Initiates and coordinates on studies of accounting problems that typically involve complex highly integrated accounting costing and financial management problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
- This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after).
- Suitable for Federal employment.
- Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
- Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
Qualifications
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:
- (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; 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. OR
- (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience college-level education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses which may include up to 6 hours of business law OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
GS-12- One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience providing senior level accounting analysis on integrated financial systems applying federal standards and policies; advising senior management on financial recommendations or providing direct supervision to subordinate staff.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time in grade requirement.
- To be considered for a GS 12 applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS 11 or higher grade in Federal Service.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at: may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
GS-12 Substitution of Education for Experience: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level
Additional information
- Moving expenses may be paid.
- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) for which some appointees are eligible click here.
- For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement) you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which well evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. At the end of the probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
- This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Travel requirement is seldom.
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here.
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 () for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act exceptions and DFAS contact information.
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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
