THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This Staff Accountant position, PD Number T5138P01, is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G8. (PD can be obtained from HRO) Selected candidates will NOT be required to be a member of the MTARNG. Selecting Official: Jaylynn Parcel Also Advertised As: GS-0501-09 MT-12127598-T5-23-479 (CAT 1-6, Veterans' Preference DOES NOT apply) MT-12127599-T5-23-480 (CAT 7, Open to the Public, Veterans' Preference DOES apply)

Duties

This position is located in the Comptroller Division in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Staff Accountant. Performs detailed reviews and analysis of established procedures and ensures that the administration and operation of financial control systems--to include budget, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and travel--are in compliance with established statutory requirements, regulations, directives, and policies. Plans, coordinates, and conducts an annual written Operational Review Program (ORP). The ORP encompasses reviews of all functional finance and accounting operations. Determines the objectives and scope of all reviews and audits. Prepares a written plan for the conduct of each review or audit. Analyzes each functional area within the Comptroller Division. Develops findings, determines, and facilitates required corrective actions, and provides formal written reports to the Financial Manager (FM). Performs follow-up reviews to assure corrective action has been taken. Conducts special or quick reaction assessments of potential systemic weaknesses and highly vulnerable processes or systems; and provides special or quick reaction assessments that supplement and enhance detailed analysis of the functional areas and systems. Recommends changes to finance and accounting procedures and practices throughout the state. Annually performs an analysis of the overall effectiveness of finance and accounting operations. Serves as the division's primary point of contact for the Management Control Program. Ensures management controls are in place and effective. Prepares Management Control Evaluation Certification Statements for the division's portion of the Management Control Plan. Continually assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of finance and accounting operations through the review of standard performance management metrics. Assesses the indicators and identifies operational areas currently not meeting performance goals as established within the ORP Plan. Assists Comptroller personnel in establishing and implementing methods or procedures to detect, prevent and resolve operational deficiencies. Identifies trends and specific problem areas as well as root causes of operational deficiencies. Performs follow-up reviews ensuring corrective actions produce the desired program results. Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of reports including reports produced by NGB standard and local automated systems. Based on this analysis, advises the FM of actions required or recommended. Discusses system or procedural problems and areas of potential improvement with various system supervisors, Program Managers (PMs), and local management information systems personnel. Provides technical advice and assistance to the FM and the USPFO on internal matters involving statutory provisions, regulatory requirements, procedures, systems, or problems arising from changes in mission, programs, and/or organizational structure. Monitors the implementation of approved and directed procedural changes. Evaluates proposed regulatory changes and employee suggestions and provides comments and recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• Must be able to obtain FM Level 2 Certification within 24 months.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experiences that are commensurate/equivalent to the accounting program business with demonstrated understandings of the program's principles and concepts defined by the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-0510 position descriptions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months of accounting experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of principles and procedures; understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard accounting business program requirements; experiences and training that demonstrated 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; the competency 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 that used statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness in which the activities discharged their financial responsibilities, and/or to determine that the financial records were maintained in accordance with applicable regulations; experiences and education that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Must meet at least one of the following educational requirements:

1. 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 six hours of credit in business law. (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.)

OR

2. Combination of Education and Experience: At least four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. (MUST address these experiences in detail on resume and submit copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position.)

Contacts

• Address MT J8 1956 MT MAJO STREET Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789 US
• Name: Jessica Wharton
• Email: [email protected]