Accountant
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 77977 - 101375
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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- Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations.
- Serves as a staff expert regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles policies and procedures.
- Proposes new procedures and methods or modifies existing procedures and methods to resolve current problems and enhance the validity accuracy and integrity of accounting processes.
- Provides technical advice and training to technicians and program managers regarding the processing of accounting transactions or reconciliation of accounting/financial reports.
- Identifies discrepancies and their sources prescribes correction action and develops and presents training to preclude recurrence.
- Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
- Participates in conferences and meetings with management and operating officials regarding accounting operations and to mutually assess the effectiveness of accounting services provided.
- Performs special audits studies or reviews to determine reliability and accuracy of accounting reports and financial statements produced.
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.
- Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
- New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
- 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.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
- The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time regular telework is not authorized for this position.
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.
You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9) in the Federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Specialized Experience Defined As: One year at the GS-09 level: Demonstrating proficiency in professional accounting functions with the ability to interpret adapt and develop financial policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Experience in analyzing accounting processes and reports to identify and resolve discrepancies ensure data integrity and enhance the accuracy of financial records. Skilled in advising financial managers and training staff on accounting transactions to ensure regulatory compliance and improve operational services.
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. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service.
** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. Awards SF-50 will not be accepted to determine eligibility.**
You 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-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (
Additional information
- Moving expenses will NOT 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.
- 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. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Travel requirement is seldom 1-24%.
- This position is 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.
- 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: 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.
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
