ACCOUNTANT

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting and financial management oversight and financial analysis to Air Force (AF) Services commanders, managers, the comptroller, and the wing commander.

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 BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the specified entry grade (generally grade GS-5).

Applicants who wish to qualify for positions at higher grade levels (generally grade GS-7 and above) must also meet the requirements shown in the table on page IV-A-22, in addition to meeting the basic requirements.

The individual occupational requirements typically provide at least two methods for applicants to meet the basic requirements of the occupations covered by this standard: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements.

Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended.

If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study.

The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area.

Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

Appropriate combination of education and experience that is typically specified in paragraph B of the individual occupational requirements.

The "paragraph B" method generally requires that an applicant possess a core of educational credit, such as described in paragraph A above, plus additional education and/or experience.

The method of determining the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the same as described in paragraph A.

The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field.

In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc.

These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation.

Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.

The individual occupational requirements for some series make no provision for combining experience and education. Therefore, they do not include paragraph B provisions.

For a small number of occupations or positions covered by this standard, applicants may possess certain kinds of experience in lieu of education.

In such cases, applicants may meet minimum qualification requirements through experience equivalent to a 4-year degree.

These situations are generally described in paragraph C of the individual occupational requirements.

Applicants whose experience is used to meet the basic requirements through a paragraph B or C provision may qualify for grades above the entry level if that experience includes 1 year of specialized experience.

In such cases, the specialized experience would have to be evaluated to determine if it is at the appropriate grade level in the normal line of progression.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes professional, comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques and auditing to independently analyze accounting systems and to modify and adapt conventional accounting and analytical techniques to perform a variety of assignments, solve problems, and to advise managers on accounting and financial matters.

OR EDUCATION: I meet the basic education requirements for the GS-0510-11 and I have successfully completed a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as such business administration, finance, or public administration.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0510-11 and I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major in business administration, finance, or public administration to include at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 Knowledge of the professional principles, theories, techniques, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.

2. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing no appropriated funds (NAF) and appropriated funds (APF) accounting procedures. 3.

Knowledge of NAF, APF, and common small business practices' accounting principles and procedures such as payroll, purchases, sales, services. 4.

Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefing. 5.

Ability to use computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and utilization to prepare reports, schedules, and statements.

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 non appropriated funds (NAF) financial oversight for the installation financial manager (FM) including professional accounting and audit reviews of AF Services financial programs; prepares a variety of reports and related documents.

- Develops and conducts local internal control reviews (ICRs) of Services NAF activities; conducts higher headquarters developed management control reviews (MCRs); and performs a variety of other oversight tasks related to financial planning and administration of accounting systems covering operations and expenses of supported Services activities.

- Tests and monitors cash controls to ensure they are functioning properly and coordinates annual impartial inventories. - Reviews NAF and APF budgets of all supported Services activities/programs.