Job summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Major duties

The position is located in Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Resource Directorate, Financial Management Division, Accounting Branch. Serve as the Senior Accountant responsible for designing, developing, operating, and administering accounting operations that involve policy, accounts payable, debt collections, accounts receivable, and reimbursement programs. Responsible for independently solving problems, performing research, developing proposals, and providing technical advice and guidance for the DCAA accounting and financial management systems. Perform written and oral presentations and participates in briefings to internal and external management officials on Agency policies and procedures. Perform duties utilizing information technology techniques for the use of financial management and accounting applications, spreadsheets and statistical data. Participates in meetings concerning operating programs, advises on the financial status of programs, discusses operations, progress and accomplishments and probable effects of alternative actions

Qualification

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law). OR Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: extensive knowledge and experience in generally accepted accounting principles, theories, and concepts; ability to independently problem solve, research and resolve complex accounting issues; ability to utilize financial management systems for internal controls and perform reconciliation, and reports on various financial management areas ((i.e. funding, obligations, accounts receivable, public debts, advances issued employees, accounts payable, expenses, disbursements and appropriations); experience in communication at all employee and management levels. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Evaluations

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Competencies: Audit Readiness Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Accounting Financial Management Systems Financial Reporting Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil