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Summary This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Financial Management Office (FMO) in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities Prepare accounting reports, review financial statements and related footnotes, and Treasury reports, and perform s accounting reconciliations. Ensure data posted to the Data Collection Module and submitted to the Defense Departmental Reporting System (DDRS) and other financial systems is accurate. Provide and respond to data call requests related to financial statement audit. Performs internal control assessments, reviews, and other evaluations of assigned systems and/or processes to assess areas to ensure adequacy of safeguards, effectiveness, reliability of information, and compliance with laws and regulations. Review, evaluate, document and coordinate internal control requirements related to financial accounting systems, processes and reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Risk Management Internal Control Program. Develop a variety of reports, papers, procedures, and instructions to accomplish financial audit readiness goals. This position requires a security clearance at the Secret (Non-Critical Sensitive) level. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Basic Requirement: Degree: accounting; 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR 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: 1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Accounting experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 or GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized Experience: GS-12 Specialized Experience Definition: Specialized Experience for this position consists of having one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 in a Federal training and development organization. Experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) performing accounting work, including analysis of financial data; reviewing and reconciling accounting data for accuracy to ensure the integrity of the accounting systems; perform testing of internal controls over financial reporting and systems; 2) analyzing and interpreting accounting principles and fiscal laws and regulations and to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures; AND 3) conducting internal control reviews to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and operations. GS-13 Specialized Experience Definition: Specialized Experience for this position consists of having one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 in a Federal training and development organization. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reconciling data between financial and reporting systems to correct account relationships and trial balance anomalies; 2) Analyzing, explaining, and correcting financial statement variances to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other authoritative sources; AND 3) Utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of fiscal laws and regulations to ensure the integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of accounting, budget execution, and other financial management; and assessing internal controls over financial and reporting systems to ensure procedures and controls are documented and operating effectively; develop reports, procedures and instructions to accomplish financial audit readiness goals. 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. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Education Degree: accounting; 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. ACCREDITATION: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Incumbent will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). Relocation or Recruitment Incentive WILL NOT be authorized. PCS expenses WILL NOT be paid. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. These positions are announced under DoD Direct Hire Authority (PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023). Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300.) Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: DOES NOT APPLY FOR DHA VACANCIES. Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) DOES NOT APPLY FOR DHA VACANCIES. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) DOES NOT APPLY FOR DHA VACANCIES. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit a complete application prior to the established cut-off date(s). The initial cut-off date will take place on December 23, 2024 to begin the initial applicant consideration. Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered upon receipt after the next cut-off date. The established cutoff dates are as follows: December 23, 2024 January 13, 2025 February 3, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 14, 2025