ACCOUNTANT.

DFAS; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

DFAS is seeking qualified candidates for an accounting-focused position in Ohio. The role emphasizes proposing improved procedures to enhance accounting accuracy and integrity, serving as a staff expert on GAAP and accounting policies, and identifying areas to improve program effectiveness and data integrity.

Applicants should have related financial experience and/or education, with DHA-style qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law).
• Alternative: 4 years accounting experience with 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing or CPA/CIA certification.
• Specialized experience requirements align with GS-11/GS-12 levels.

Responsibilities

• Proposes new procedures and methods to resolve problems and enhance accounting processes and integrity.
• Serves as staff expert on operational accounting functions and GAAP application.
• Identifies problem areas and recommends actions to improve effectiveness and integrity of records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

• Proposes new procedures and methods or modifies existing procedures and methods to resolve current problems and enhance the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes.
• Serves as a staff expert regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies problem areas and determines actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, ensure the propriety of accounting transaction processing, and maintain the integrity of accounting records and financial information.
• Assists customers with accounting data interpretation, applies financial data to management problems, and develops extracts of accounting systems data for use in financial program execution analysis.
• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations and lower-graded accountants and/or accounting technicians in the resolution of diverse, complex, or controversial accounting problems.

Duties

• Proposes new procedures and methods or modifies existing procedures and methods to resolve current problems and enhance the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes.
• Serves as a staff expert regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies problem areas and determines actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, ensure the propriety of accounting transaction processing, and maintain the integrity of accounting records and financial information.
• Assists customers with accounting data interpretation, applies financial data to management problems, and develops extracts of accounting systems data for use in financial program execution analysis.
• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations and lower-graded accountants and/or accounting technicians in the resolution of diverse, complex, or controversial accounting problems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Background or Security Investigation - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements.

Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

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 this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

This Position Has a Positive Education Requirement

To Qualify For This Position You Must Meet One Of The Basic Requirements Described Below:

• 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.

OR

• 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 MUST send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience at the GS-11 level is defined as: Providing professional accounting services, advice, assistance, or information to an assigned area by applying accounting concepts, principles, or methods to the day-to-day accounting operations.

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.

Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is defined as: Providing professional accounting services such as ensuring operational effectiveness or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance, independently analyzing or interpreting financial data, statements, or reports using analytical methods, or delivering technical accounting expertise to design, implement, or assess accounting systems, procedures, and internal control processes.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-11, with a target grade of GS-12.

• Minimum Salary: Grade GS-11 is $77,926, Maximum is $101,309.
• Minimum Salary: Grade GS-12 is $93,400, Maximum is $121,422.

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.

You may qualify