Accountant

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• As a Accountant you will be responsible for the following duties
• Performs accounting and financial program analysis work including the maintenance of accounting records and preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statement and reports and modification or enhancement of system to meet local needs.
• Performs Enterprise Business System (EBS) data validation, accounting reconciliations, and root cause analysis to ensure the integrity of EBS balances, general ledger transactions, and financial reporting.
• Analyzes monthly, quarterly, and year-end trial balances to ensure consistency, reliability, completeness, timeliness, and accuracy in compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Performs continuing review and analysis of processes, records, reports, and audit results to support audit readiness, including responding to Provide by Client (PBC) financial requests and executing Corrective Action Plan (CAP) remediation.
• Serves as the DLA subject matter expert on financial services provided by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), coordinating accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel, and related financial transaction processing.
• Conducts complex studies and financial analysis reviews in compliance with SFFAS 34, GAAP hierarchy, and OMB Circular A-136, including gathering data for Statement of Net Cost (SNC), Statement of Changes in Net Position (SCNP), and MD and A.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Accountant, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Requirement: A bachelor's degree or higher 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. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution which reflects that an accounting or equivalent degree was conferred, and the date conferred. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration. OR A. 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. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: a. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; b. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or c. 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. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Applying comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting theories, and federal regulations to analyze financial records, resolve complex accounting problems, and advise program managers on financial operations. Gathering, consolidating, and analyzing financial data, using automated financial management systems and interfacing tools to reconcile general ledgers and sub-ledgers and resolve accounting discrepancies. Serving as a technical financial advisor and liaison between program management and defense accounting service providers (such as DFAS) to resolve transaction processing issues, evaluate policy directives, and recommend improvements to financial operations. Examining financial management reporting outputs, resolving complex or controversial accounting issues, and evaluating financial data to support management decision-making across organizational operations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.