ACCOUNTANT

US Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations seeks a GS-11 Accountant with deep knowledge of GAAP, USSGL, and DoD/Federal accounting standards. The role requires hands-on Navy ERP (SAP-based) experience to extract, analyze, and reconcile complex financial data across the full accounting cycle.

The incumbent will apply professional judgment under FMR/OMB/Treasury guidance, trace transactions across budgetary and proprietary accounts, and prepare statements for audit readiness and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in accounting and financial management.
• Knowledge of GAAP, USSGL, and federal financial management standards.
• Hands-on experience with Navy ERP (SAP-based) to extract, analyze, and reconcile complex financial data across the full accounting cycle.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management Systems – Utilize integrated federal financial management systems to extract data, identify and resolve issues, and maintain data integrity.
• Financial Stewardship – Manage, allocate and monitor financial resources with appropriate internal controls and transparency.
• Problem Solving – Identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make timely recommendations balancing mission and stakeholder interests.
• Financial Concept Policy and Principles – Apply fiscal laws, policies, and standards to financial management activities.
• Financial Reporting – Prepare, review and reconcile financial statements and reports to support management decisions.
• Accounting Analysis – Analyze and review accounting data to provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Financial Management Systems

Financial Stewardship

Problem Solving

Financial Concept Policy and Princip

Financial Reporting

Accounting Analysis

Tools

Navy ERP (SAP-based)

Job description

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal government, the military, or the private sector. This experience must demonstrate a comprehensive professional knowledge of accounting principles (such as GAAP), the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), and federal financial management standards. Candidates must possess immediate, hands‑on proficiency using integrated financial management systems‑specifically Navy ERP (SAP‑based)‑to extract, analyze, and reconcile complex, and sometimes conflicting, financial data across the full accounting cycle.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the candidate must apply professional judgment to interpret and execute DoD Financial Management Regulations (FMR), OMB Circulars, and Treasury Financial Manuals. As a GS-11 Accountant, experience must include tracing transactions across both budgetary and proprietary accounting, resolving complex discrepancies, and preparing accurately reconcile financial statements (key supporting documentation) to ensure audit readiness and the effective stewardship of public funds.

Additionally, candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills required to translate dense financial data into actionable guidance, present findings, and deliver clear policy recommendations to both financial and non‑financial command leadership.

1. Financial Management Systems - Utilize integrated federal financial management systems and sub‑systems to extract data, identify and resolve system problems, and maintain data integrity.
2. Financial Stewardship - Manage, allocate and monitor financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, with sufficient transparency and appropriate internal controls to ensure these resources are efficiently applied to meet organizational goals and objectives, while considering the Federal Government's fiduciary duty to the Nation.
3. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternatives perspectives/solutions; make timely/effective recommendations, based on potential implications of finding or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the cause of problems and chooses courses of action that balance the interest of the mission and stakeholders.
4. Financial Concept Policy and Principles - Apply fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards, and procedures to financial management activities.
5. Financial Reporting - Prepare, review and reconcile financial statements and financial reports to meet reporting requirements and to support management decisions.
6. Accounting Analysis - Analyze, evaluate and review accounting data and reports using business tools and applications, and performance metrics to provide recommendations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.