THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 ACCOUNTING OFFICER (MI USPFO), Position Description Number T5135P01 and is part of the MI USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** This position is located in the Comptroller Division, US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Accounting Officer with responsibility for managing the total accounting function for the state ARNG. This involves performing and supervising accounting functions and policies within the state. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial data recorded in the accounting system and performs professional accounting analysis and reconciliation relating to the financial activities of the respective state ARNG. The work requires the design, adaptation, and/or installation of automated accounting systems. In addition, the incumbent renders financial advice and assistance to senior management. 1. Provides financial accounting advice, analysis, and assistance to the Financial Manager, USPFO, and all organizational elements of the respective state NG regarding the development of accounting policies, systems, and operating procedures. Responsible for the planning, execution, and installation of all new and/or improved accounting systems within the division. 2. Provides both professional accounting assistance and systems design support in the development of automated accounting systemsand operating procedures for the Financial Manager. Provides all resource management functional areas with technical assistance during all phases of the development, establishment, and maintenance of integrated accounting systems. 3. Serves as a professional accountant administering accounting systems. Performs duties involving: receipt and distribution of funds throughout the state; maintaining the standard general ledger reporting system; analyzing report data which records transactions within the system for the purpose of correcting errors, recommending action on unfavorable trends, and preparing financial schedules for briefings, etc.; revising the system structure to implement new reporting requirements; and advising and assisting financial analysts in supported organizations on these matters. 4. As the Accounting Officer, supervises the work of the Fiscal Accounting Branch within the Comptroller Division. Provides technicalsupervision of the work of numerous accounting technicians. Plans subordinates' assignments and distributes workload according topriorities and work complexity.

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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Months Required: 36 Months Must have fundamental working experiences with validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accountant occupational series and grade. Must have experience, education, or training of total accounting procedures. Experience planning, organizing, and coordinating work to resolve problems that occur. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

Degree in 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

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 MI USPFO 3423 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48906 US
• Name: Joelle Burgess
• Email: [email protected]