This position is located in Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

Provide expert advice and guidance on the application of a wide range of accounting and financial management policies, procedures, and systems requirements, to include the resolution of complex problems for FMCOM. Analyzes and interprets new guidance, regulations, and policy changes and provides expert advice and guidance on the impact of daily accounting and finance operations. Performs professional accounting work and provides relevant and timely managerial accounting advice and guidance regarding a number of operating accounting systems and related programs. Monitors daily accounting and financial transactions, reviews for abnormal conditions, and monthly monitoring of Commander’s Accountability and Execution Review (CAER) metrics using Army Financial Management systems. Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of documents, reports, policies, procedures, and program operations for USAFMCOM in the accounting and finance area. Advises and/or collaborates with financial and program managers and other accountants on the most difficult accounting situations/problems.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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
• Department of the Army DA Civilians must successfully complete all mandatory Civilian Education System CES courses which may require travel.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Basic Requirement: 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: 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-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience with application of accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures to resolve a variety of financial management systems issues; Conducting analysis of performance metrics and reporting on the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations. Also, demonstrated experience using financial management programs such as General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) or other Enterprise Resource Programs and Microsoft products. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Competencies: Accounting Analysis, Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Accounting, Financial Management Systems, and Financial Reporting Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.


If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your transcripts with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.


To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Contacts

• Address US ARMY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMAND 8899 E 56TH Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]