Auditor

This position is assigned to the Office of Audits (JA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), General Services Administration (GSA). Location of position: GSA Office of Inspector General Greater Southwest Region Audit Office (JA-7) 819 Taylor St. Fort Worth, TX 76102. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. The GS-09 salary range starts at $ 67, 100 per year. The GS-07 salary range starts at $ 54, 857 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. Basic Requirements for Auditors You must have either A or B: A. Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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. B. 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. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 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. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Additionally, if you claim to meet the basic requirements under option B2 or B3 as outlined above, you must submit additional documentation with your application to support your claim. Additional Requirements to Qualify at the GS-9 Level One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is experience assisting in conducting complicated audits; performing work consisting of systematic evaluations; conducting activities relating to the detection of fraud and waste; and/or assisting in conducting performance and/or contract audits. OR A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. Additional Requirements to Qualify at the GS-7 Level One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal. Specialized experience is experience obtaining, verifying and summarizing auditing documentation; applying professional auditing principles, practices and skills; and obtaining and evaluating information, ensuring accuracy and reliability. OR Have completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or the equivalent) in auditing, or in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. OR Have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement as defined below. OR a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 level. To #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of Inspector General