Accountant

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking a qualified accountant to join our federal accounting team. The role emphasizes GAAP and GAGAS compliance and requires strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and internal controls.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours and either 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and training, with CPA or CIA certification as an option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law).
• 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting education and training with 24 hours in accounting/auditing (up to 6 hours business law).
• CPA or CIA certification may be required; proof may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting work ensuring GAAP and GAGAS compliance.
• Independently apply analytical methods to evaluate accounting data, financial statements, and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Audit/Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

24 accounting hours in accounting

Job description

This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

Basic Requirements

This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

1. (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.
2. (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.

Specialized Experience

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

1. (1) Performing professional accounting work that ensures the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting and audit operations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
2. (2) Independently applying analytical methods and techniques to evaluate and interpret accounting and audit data, financial statements and reports, processes, accounting/financial systems, or effectiveness of internal controls.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting 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.