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Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ACCOUNTANT

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 23, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This accountant role in the Navy's Chief of Naval Operations office involves managing financial systems, analyzing data to support decisions, and ensuring compliance with rules to keep operations running smoothly.

It's a government position at the GS-12 level in Washington, D.C., focused on problem-solving in accounting and financial reporting.

A good fit would be someone with experience in finance who enjoys working with complex data and regulations in a structured team environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 (for GS-12) or GS-12 (for GS-13) in federal or equivalent service
  • Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, including GAAP, federal regulations, and fiscal policies
  • Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data to identify trends, risks, and corrective actions
  • Skill in evaluating automated and manual financial systems for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness
  • Strong problem-solving skills to resolve multi-system accounting issues
  • Excellent written communication for developing reports, guidance, and procedures
  • Demonstrated accountability in financial reporting and internal controls

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel/Modified Direct Hire Authority.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1. Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, including GAAP, Federal regulations, and fiscal policies. 2.

Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data to support leadership decisions and identify trends, risks, and corrective actions. 3.

Skill in evaluating automated and manual financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness. 4.

Ability to problem-solve to assist in resolving multi-system accounting issues. 5.

Strong written communication skills to develop clear guidance, procedures, and analytical reports for management and stakeholders. 6.

Demonstrated accountability in financial reporting, ensuring integrity, reliability, and effectiveness of organizational financial operations.

GS-13: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Examples of specialized experience may include the following:1. Advanced knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, including GAAP, Federal regulations, and fiscal policies. 2.

Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data to support leadership decisions and identify trends, risks, and corrective actions. 3.

Skill in evaluating automated and manual financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness. 4.

Expert problem-solving capability to resolve complex, multi-system accounting issues and recommend viable alternatives. 5.

Strong written communication skills to develop clear guidance, procedures, and analytical reports for management and stakeholders. 6.

Demonstrated accountability in financial reporting, ensuring integrity, reliability, and effectiveness of organizational financial operations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • At the GS-12/13 you will perform developmental duties as assigned. At the Full Performance Level (GS-12), you will perform the following:
  • You will resolve problems, develop policies, determine accounting system adequacy and review legislation and regulations.
  • You will coordinate and conduct review of financial management, accounting, cash management, procurement, financial reporting, record keeping, monitoring, audits and internal controls.
  • You will maintain complex operation accounting systems which includes developing system improvements and providing program management problems.
  • You will conduct financial analyses, fiscal reviews, and resolve accounting discrepancies in reported data.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12890803-26-ENS