THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ACCOUNTING OFFICER - TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5135P01 and is part of the KY USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a ACCOUNTING OFFICER - TITLE 5, GS-0510-12, you will provide financial accounting advice, analysis, and assistance regarding the development of accounting policies, systems, and operating procedures. Study accounts, reports, and procedural instructions within the program. Advise management on accounting changes and perform related duties to develop recommendations. Monitor work operations to assure compliance with procedures and published directives. Make formal presentations of completed systems packages. Act as catalyst between office segments and assure smooth continuity of operations. Provide financial advice and expertise during the development of integrated accounting systems. Provide professional accounting assistance and systems design support. Provide resource management functional areas with technical assistance. Serve as a professional accountant administering accounting systems. Receive and distribute of funds throughout the state. Maintain standard general ledger reporting system. Analyze report data and transactions within the system to correct errors, recommend action on unfavorable trends, and prepare financial schedules for briefings. Apply professional accounting principles, analysis, theories, concepts, and practices to unique situations. Employ accounting policies/standards to resolve problems/situations. Implement policies and procedures encompassing different facets of accounting. Study interrelationships of systems encompassing the Army financial arena. Supervise work of the Fiscal Accounting Branch within the Comptroller Division. Provide technical supervision of the work of accounting technicians. Plan subordinates' assignments and distribute workload according to priorities and work complexity. Provide counsel and instruction on work problems and administrative matters. As the Senior Accountant in the division, assist, guide, direct and oversee all professional accounting work of the division. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5135P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected].

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-11) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of financial accounting and/or performance accounting experience that includes examinations and assessments of finance program's performance, efficiency, organization, program, activity, or function. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, and concepts of the accounting business program requirements. Experience in accounting preparation and planning. Experience preparing report and presentations that involve financial findings or discovered conditions with cause and effect factors. Experience presenting researched recommendations for actions such as, methods for improving the use of funds and the identification of questionable costs. Accounting or audit experiences and training that demonstrates the ability to lead, train subordinates, follow directions, read, retain, and comply with instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Accounting experience may include adherence to prescribed policies; effective control over expenditures, liabilities, revenues, and assets; proper accounting for resources and financial transactions; compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and precedent decisions; and compliance of agency accounting systems with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

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 (36 quarter) hours in accounting. The 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) may include up to six semester hours (nine quarter hours) of credit in business law.

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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. The applicant's background must also include ONE of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester (Thirty-Six quarter) hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to six hours of business law;

2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination;

3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing. For example, completed 15 semester hours however, the school course work does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour degree requirement as defined above in paragraph one (subject: Degree), provided that:

• The applicant successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field for example, valuation engineering or financial institution examining;
• A panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors determined that the applicant demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and advancement levels that are normally associated with successful completion of the four-year course of study degree, as described above in Paragraph One; AND,
• Except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Contacts

• Address KY USPFO 100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY FRANKFORT, KY 40601 US
• Name: Allen Christie
• Phone: 502-607-1407
• Email: [email protected]