FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To improve the financial reporting/accounting of acquisitions.

The incumbent will work to improve internal controls, systems and business processes to ensure that acquisition transactions populate Air Force financial statements accurately and in compliance with all federal accounting/financial reporting standards.

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, Administrative and Management positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes Mastery of a professional knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and methodologies used to develop and disseminate expert advice and assistance on financial statement, audit liaison, ADA Program, Management Internal Control Program, and financial management policy, procedure, and compliance 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. 2. Knowledge of Federal Advisory Financial Accounting Standards. 3.

Skill in compiling auditable federal financial statements. 4. Skill in devising and implementing internal and system controls. 5.

Skill in mapping financial transactions/balances from property systems to financial systems. 6.

Ability to plan, direct; lead, mentor and motivate project team members to conduct comprehensive organizational analysis/studies of a wide diversity of organizations to review processes and conduct extensive analysis of processes to substantiate change to organizational dynamics and increase knowledge transfer.

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:

Manages financial improvement and audit remediation activities. Develops and maintains supporting documentation for remediation activities and policy revisions.

Develops accounting, audit, and internal control policies and practices impacting AFAA financial reporting, operating results, and auditability Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve internal controls, policies, and procedures