Summary This position requires mid-level staff accounting experience and provides support within the Resource Management Accounting Directorate. The selectee for this position may be expected to rotate within the Accounting Directorate based on the needs of management. Mid-level accounting skills, analytic ability, business integration and team engagement skills are key aspects for this position. Responsibilities If selected at the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. The selectee for this position will be expected to perform the following duties: Provide accurate and timely advice, resolution to issues and the timely execution of reporting requirements. Monitor and analyze incoming and outgoing transaction data sets for the functional area assigned. Provide supporting financial documentation to generate financial reports (including agency level annual financial reports) and audit requirements. Research diverse accounting issues to help identify determine operational root cause resolution. Interpret policy or guidance issued by authorized parties that include: the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Comptroller, Congress, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP), Congressional Accounting Office as well as internal DeCA Directives and manuals to ensure appropriate operational/systemic business processes and internal controls are in place. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) basic requirement and qualifications for Accounting series, 0510, and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information. Basic Requirement: (A) 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR (B) Combination of education and experience: at least 4 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: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate @type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) 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. AND requirements outlined in the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions Qualifications: For the GS-12: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement. Experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Specialized Experience at the GS-12: Interpreting Congressional, Treasury, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Secretary of Defense, and Defense Finance Accounting Service financial policy/guidance and develop implementing instructions for accounting activities and business units, world-wide. Identifying root cause issues for resolution as well providing supporting financial documentation to generate financial reports (including agency level annual financial reports) and audit requirements. Providing feedback on recommended solutions/program changes to bring the system in compliance with all applicable financial management regulations and guidance to include adherence to United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and Standard Financial Information System (SFIS) compliance standards. For the GS-11: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement OR a Ph.D. or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. Experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Specialized Experience at the GS-11: Participating in the analysis of financial systems and the data contained within. Providing accurate and timely advice, resolution to issues and the timely execution of accounting reporting requirements as directed by management. Analyzing program trends or anomalies in accounting system transactions and their significance to ongoing programs. For the GS-9: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement OR a master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree. Experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Specialized Experience at the GS-09: Analyzing program operations for impact upon the accounting or financial management system. Analyzing specific problem areas arising within the accounting system or program operations and devising solutions through accounting system redesign. Evaluating the current status of accounting or reporting systems or operating programs. For the GS-7: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement OR one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement (S.A.A.). Experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. (SAA defined in Education section of this announcement) Specialized Experience at the GS-07: Applying applicable accounting policies and procedures to the business operation in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Assisting with the evaluation of the current status of accounting or reporting systems or operating programs. Assisting with the analysis of financial systems and the data contained within. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Accounting Analysis Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting Financial Reporting Oral and Written Communication Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No Obligated position: No Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims. Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required. See Basic Requirement information in the Qualifications Section of this announcement for specifics related to the education substitution. For GS-7: If using Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) to qualify you must provide transcripts. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2years of the curriculum. For GS-9: A master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree. For GS-11: A Ph.D. or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.
