ACCOUNTANT.

Duties Interprets, develops, adapts, modifies, or integrates accounting, audit, and financial policies and procedures. Reviews and analyzes operating programs and procedures for receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting transactions and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting and auditing policies and regulations. Reviews, analyzes accounting reports to interpret operational results, track financial trends, and resolve complex financial management problems for supported organizations. Examines internal controls systems and analyzes/evaluates effectiveness, adequacy, and interrelationships within/among segments of the system and other segments within the organization. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the status of performance measurement, internal control, and financial management information indicators for assessing the health and effectiveness of accounting and audit operations. Compiles statistical data from accounting reports and financial statements to make comparisons against DoD policies, efficiency criteria, etc., to verify/validate results of performance/efficiency ratings assessed to all reporting activities. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959). Suitable for Federal employment. Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification. New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Proof of education or of certification must be provided at the time of application. Must meet the education and experience qualifications outlined below. Candidates may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which performance, conduct, and alignment with agency goals will be evaluated. Qualifications This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below. 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 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for the GS‑12 level is defined as: Providing professional accounting services such as ensuring operational effectiveness or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance, independently analyzing or interpreting financial data, statements, or reports using analytical methods, or delivering technical accounting expertise to design, implement, or assess accounting systems, procedures, and internal control processes. Additional Information Moving expenses will be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, additional details are provided in the vacancy announcement. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case‑by‑case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. Security level may vary. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. Travel requirement is occasional. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Pay for first‑time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr DFAS