Accountant

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, MS is seeking an experienced accountant responsible for maintaining and preparing financial statements and control systems across multiple accounting entities. This permanent position is part of the Comptroller career program with potential for career growth and relocation support as applicable.

Applicants should understand federal payroll, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Responsibilities

• As an accountant for the Vicksburg District has overall responsibility for the maintenance and preparation of Financial Statements, and control systems pertaining to the various accounting entities.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As an accountant for the Vicksburg District has overall responsibility for the maintenance and preparation of Financial Statements, and control systems pertaining to the various accounting entities.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Other Conditions And Requirements

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Comptroller career Program position aligned under the Human Capital Resource Management Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. This announcement will be utilizing Expedited Referral Process. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a selection is made. Student Loan repayment may be offered.