ACCOUNTANT

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of accounting, audit, and metrics functions.

This includes tasks such as formulating, executing, and analyzing reports to support activities related to HQ Air Combat Command (ACC).

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, GS 0510 series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes professional, comprehensive knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting and, as required, auditing, and organizational or program practices, policies and functions.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.

An accounting degree or equivalent professional or specialized accounting experience is required. 2.

Extensive knowledge of DOD and Air Force regulations, management theories, principles, concepts, techniques, procedures, and practices.

Proficient in understanding and applying pertinent regulations, precedents, policies, and other guides.

Well-versed in the operations of accounting and Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation processes. 3.

Comprehensive understanding of effective training principles, techniques, and tools necessary for the development, instruction, evaluation, improvement, and delivery of training.

Proficient in gathering, assembling, interpreting, and analyzing financial management information, and adept at presenting it through well-written reports, statements, and platform briefings. 4.

Extensive knowledge of organizational or program practices, policies, and functions. Proficient in conducting research, analyzing data, and interpreting findings.

Skilled in utilizing data to inform decision-making and problem solving. 5.

Ability to develop, formulate training plans and courses pertaining to implementing accounting, QA and systems program policies and procedures training activities. 6.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, to include public speaking before large and small audiences.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Performs professional accounting work requiring the application of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to ensure that financial management and accounting systems produce accurate results and meet legal requirements.

Work with customers to resolves technical accounting problems and develops new ways and methods to accomplish office tasks and objectives.

Performs staff oversight for accounting and financial management functions, tasks and reviews and audits records and reports to determine the extent and nature of deviations from established procedures.

Resolves technical accounting problems and develops new ways and methods to accomplish office tasks and objectives.