SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTANT

Full Job Description

This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. This position has a positive education requirement.

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; 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.

OR (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

You will need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.

Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications.

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.

If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period.

Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at: https://www.dfas.mil/onboarding2/certifications/?

GS-11- One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: providing professional accounting, finance and reporting services, technical advice, and assistance to supported customers in the application of accounting theories, concepts, principles and standards to independently negotiate solutions related to operational accounting and finance work.

GS-12- One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience providing senior level accounting analysis on integrated financial systems, applying federal standards, and policies; advising senior management on financial recommendations or providing direct supervision to subordinate staff.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.

To be considered for a GS 11, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS 09 or higher grade in Federal Service.

To be considered for a GS 12, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS 11 or higher grade in Federal Service.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.

Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.

If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Major Duties:

• Analyze, evaluate and review accounting data and reports using business tools and applications, and performance metrics to provide recommendations.
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience; expresses information to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations.
• Apply federal accounting standards, fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards, internal controls and procedures to financial management activities.
• Utilize integrated federal financial management systems and sub-systems to extract data, identify and resolve system problems, and maintain data integrity.
• Inspires and motivates employees, contractors and peers to meet the organization’s vision, mission and goals; includes others and their viewpoints, effectively delegating and empowering others to take manageable risks for the good of the Agency.
• For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.