Who May Apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. 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.
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) 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 (2) 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. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. For the GS-07: In addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience For The GS-07 Is Defined As: Applying accounting laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices to provide routine technical guidance to managers, employees and/or customers. Validating, maintaining, processing accounting data and transactions. Conducting analysis to prepare and maintain audit readiness. Time-In-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. For the GS-09: In addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience For The GS-09 Is Defined As: Utilizing established accounting standards to compile, analyze, and summarize accounting data resulting from day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and preparing financial statements and/or reports. Time-In-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. For the GS-11: In addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience For The GS-11 Is Defined As: Interpreting and applying of accounting principles, policies, and procedures; assisting in day to day mapping processes by identifying and implementing supporting documentation requirements and SOPs for each major accounting event identified in the mapped process steps. Participates in planning and decision-making sessions and identifies associated key processes, controls, and risks the regulatory requirements, financial policies, and data interpretation have on audit readiness compliance. Time-In-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-07, GS-09 or GS-11 with a target grade of GS-11. The minimum salary for grade GS-07 is $49,960.00, the maximum salary is $64,952.00. The minimum salary for grade GS-09 is $61,111.00, the maximum salary is $79,443.00. The minimum salary for grade GS-11 is $73,939.00, the maximum salary is $96,116.00.
Provides professional accounting advice and assistance in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
Reviews, analyzes and modifies operating programs, practices, and procedures related to receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting transactions.
Applies knowledge and understanding of automated data processing systems as they apply to accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal effectively and logically in solving program/system issues.
Performs special audits, studies, reports and/or, analysis to evaluate the status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based on balanced scorecard measurements or indicators.
For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.