Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants and current DFAS VRA employees.

Duties

Performs full range of supervisory duties for a staff of professional accountants and technicians. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the work of employees processing accounting transactions. Evaluates and updates (DoD) and Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) department level accounting procedures, reports, and operation for Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) customers and the DoD/SAA financial management systems and processes. Facilitates the preparation, reconciliation and distribution of accounting reports and/or impact to financial statements. Has knowledge of Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) processes and detailed/critical analytical skills Prepares, reviews, analyzes records and reports for program performance and resolves issues impacting accounting procedures and practices. Applies considerable ingenuity to solve a wide variety of problems where no clear precedents exist. As such, develops approach and sets time frames and milestones for assigned projects, and provides technical guidance to team members Collaborates with team members and customers to develop recommendations and execute projects to enhance the business processes and adapt to changing systems environments. Meets with internal and external customers to develop corrective measures, address reporting requirements, and resolve customer concerns. Coordinates requirements and policies with customers, management and team members. Provides direction, guidance, and technical advice regarding accounting assistance to leadership. Establishes and monitors internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensures the integrity of financial and accounting information. Performs special audits, studies, reports and/or, analysis to evaluate the status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based measurements or indicators.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• 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.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Basic level Certification under the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification Program.
• Please note, this is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.
• This position may require a 1 year supervisory probationary period.

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 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. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Providing professional accounting services that ensure the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting operations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); 2) Independently applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to evaluate and interpret accounting data, financial statements and reports, processes, accounting/financial systems, or effectiveness of internal controls; AND 3) Providing technical accounting expertise to assist in the design, implementation and assessment of operating systems, procedures, or internal control processes. 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-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - SECURITY COOPERATION ACCOUNTING/FMS 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]