Accountant

Summary

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as a technical expert and provides audit related services covering a broad range of departmental programs.

Duties

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019
As a ACCOUNTANT (STAFF) at the GS-0510-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides expert advice in specialized areas of accounting to help resolve problems, and assists in the development of accounting policies and procedures.
• Recommends operational, procedural and systems modifications to support accounting operations, financial reporting and adequate internal controls.
• Monitors internal controls over financial reporting and systems, and makes recommendations to improve financial operations, system effectiveness, and maintenance of the integrity of financial information in accordance with OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A.
• Participates as directed in the development and implementation of the JS Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) Program. Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of JS financial and accounting documents, reports, policies, operations, and procedures.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets guidance, regulations, and policy received from DoD, OMB, Treasury, GAO and other regulatory agencies. Makes recommendations to ensure that JS financial processes, recorded transactions, systems and reports are compliant.
• Performs independent analysis of Joint Staff financial statements, financial reports, and general ledger accounts to resolve discrepancies and help ensure they accurately reflect the financial position of the organization.
• Performs financial reporting liaison activities with service providers and other stakeholders. Applies expert knowledge of theories, concepts, principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting in order to evaluate interfaces and interrelationships between the financial systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• This position requires Financial Management Level III certification within 24 months after entry into this position
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of professional accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and automated accounting systems.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge and skill in financial accounting to conduct feasibility studies of accounting processes and reports to identify those which can be improved.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and professional financial accounting standards.

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Other Notes:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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