Job opening: ACCOUNTANT
Salary: $122 198 - 165 918 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Mar 04 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Who may apply: United States Citizens
Duties
Develops, analyzes and interprets DoD financial management policies and procedures, to include developing, coordinating, and publishing updates to the DoDFMR.
Analyzes and responds to audits, inspections, and other review findings and recommendations relative to DoD financial management.
Analyzes financial management procedures and systems, to determine the need for standardization of financial management policy and procedures.
Participates in standardization initiatives and workgroups, in support of DoD’s efforts to improve financial management systems, policies and procedures.
Develops policies and procedures and provides recommendations for functional systems requirements.
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
- 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.
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 MUST 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-13) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience is defined as: Providing expert advice and consulting services to senior leadership, operational managers and supported customers on the application of financial management policy and procedures. Demonstrating the ability to negotiate and influence across internal and external organizations to drive results and resolve complex operational/enterprise problems with all levels of management.
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.
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
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Contacts
- Address DFAS - ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS AND STANDARDS
8899 E. 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46249
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]