Job opening: LEAD ACCOUNTANT
Salary: $86 520 - 112 477 per year
Published at: Aug 25 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Who may apply: United States Citizens
Duties
Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
Assists in the implementation of new procedures or policies to ensure compliance with established financial accounting requirements.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates a variety of incoming accounting reports and/or accounting source documents.
Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's goals, objectives, work plans, products and services.
Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques.
Serves as a coach, facilitator, and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Background or Security Investigation - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
Qualifications
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..
Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
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 bachelor's 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
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: providing professional accounting, finance and reporting services, technical advice, and assistance to supported customers in the application of accounting theories, concepts, principals and standards to independently negotiate solutions related to operational accounting and finance work.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.
Contacts
- Address DFAS - ACCOUNTS MAINT AND CONTROL - CLEVELAND
1240 E. 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44199
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]
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