THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a STAFF ACCOUNTANT (T5), Position Description Number T58276P1 and is part of the AL USPFO, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: USPFO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ E. HIGHLAND

Duties

(1) Responsible for establishing and designing methods and tools to effectively monitor and assist the operation of National Guard Bureau finance and accounting operations at the state level to include General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Performs technical and proficient analysis regarding accounting programs, financial systems, and section business processes. Ensures financial statements and reports are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to include applicable regulations to fairly depict the financial conditions and results of operations. Assess and establish internal controls for the United States Property and Fiscal Resource Management division. Responsible for establishing accounting policies, advising on the accuracy of disclosure documents and the financial condition of the organization. Provide advice on the implications of newly promulgated laws or the requirements or statements of oversight agencies such as the OMB or the GAO. Additionally, Staff Accountants review unliquidated obligations, contracts, reimbursable orders, analyzing reports, reviewing, and reconciling subsidiary ledgers, training non-financial personnel on financial responsibilities, assisting fund managers on proper use of funding, and developing internal control corrective action plan statements for the Army National Guard.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Basic Requirements 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 6 hours of credit in business law. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities for: - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; - Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; - Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accountant occupational series and grade. Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience. SKILL & KNOWLEDGE: -- Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. -- Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. -- Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings. -- Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

Education

Basic Requirement:

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 6 hours of credit in business law.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AL USPFO 1740 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: Robert Highland
• Phone: (334) 271-7308
• Email: [email protected]