Job opening: Auditor
Salary: $61 408 - 115 766 per year
Published at: Dec 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
About the Position: The incumbent will act as the commander's agent on accounting, financial, and managerial issues, conducting quick response audits, audit readiness, consulting, risk management, liaison with external auditors, and ensuring audit compliance and follow-up.
Duties
Validate financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems and records.
Collaborate with functional managers to identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
Compile audit evidence by applying statistical sampling and data analysis techniques to support findings and conclusions.
Track audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and monitor progress toward resolving identified deficiencies.
Develop risk assessments to prioritize audit areas and ensure resources are focused on high-impact activities.
Review budget execution processes to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and alignment with financial objectives.
Analyze audit data to identify patterns, anomalies, or irregularities that require further investigation or corrective action.
Test internal controls to evaluate their effectiveness in mitigating risks and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position may require some Temporary Duty (TDY) travel – approximately 15%.
- This is a DOD Financial Management position. The incumbent must complete training and meet position requirements for certification at Level 2 within 2 years of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain certification may result in adverse action.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Performing basic survey work to identify areas of concern and assist in defining audit objectives; (2) Analyzing routine accounting records to identify discrepancies and trends for further evaluation by higher-level auditors; (3) Providing administrative support by maintaining audit files, records, and documentation in compliance with organizational standards; and (4) Documenting audit processes and findings under the supervision of senior auditors to ensure compliance with standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Public Administration (with a financial management/auditing focus), Business Administration (with Accounting/Auditing concentration) or other fields which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as financial management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Developing lead sheets and audit plans to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls for further examination; (2) Identifying risks within programs and processes to support the development of audit scopes and focus areas; (3) Assisting senior auditors by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial data for use in audit reports and recommendations; and (4) Summarizing audit findings in clear and concise reports to present results basic corrective actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Public Administration (with a financial management/auditing focus), Business Administration (with Accounting/Auditing concentration) or other fields which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Auditing managerial and financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance with fiscal law, and alignment with organizational policies; (2) Advising leadership on audit compliance to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively; (3) Developing solutions for unprecedented financial issues using professional judgment and advanced audit techniques; (4) Interpreting and applying fiscal laws and regulations to provide authoritative guidance for resolving accounting and operational issues; and (5) Training and/ mentoring lower-graded auditors by providing guidance on complex audit procedures and adherence to professional standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade- (GS-12), you must meet the qualification requirement using the basic requirement and experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
AuditingFinancial ManagementOral CommunicationProblem Solving
GS-12 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
GS-11 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
GS-09 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Contacts
- Address GT-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD
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Scott AFB, IL 62225
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- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
- Email: [email protected]
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