STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant serves as the Army National Guard level organization responsible for strategic oversight of finance and accounting operations within the Army National Guard and works with other federal agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and designing methods and tools to effectively monitor and assist the operation of National Guard Bureau finance and accounting operations at the state level to include General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
• Planning, coordinating, and conducting an annual written Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
• Acting as an advisor while providing technical advice and assistance to the FM and the USPFO on matters involving statutory provisions, regulatory requirements, procedures, systems, or problems arising from changes in the mission, programs, and/or organizational structure.
• Coordinating with other organizations such as the OSD, Pentagon's HQDA-ASA-FM, DOA's Division IG, NGB Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) Team and Operational Team (ORP) on matters pertaining to Audits, inspections (IG & ORP) and Financial Management (FM) Certification program. Developing an effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas within the Resource Management office; and ensuring that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures.
• Advising and providing counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Developing, modifying, and/or interpreting policies and procedures related to all Financial Management functions.