Auditor

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security seeks candidates for a GS-13 level position in Arlington, Virginia. The role emphasizes professional accounting knowledge through degree requirements or recognized certifications.

Qualified applicants have a background in accounting or auditing, along with substantial experience or education to satisfy the occupational requirements. Emphasis is placed on completing professional standards and applicable directives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Auditing, or a related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours business law).
• Combination of education and experience totaling at least 4 years in accounting, auditing, or related work.
• Either CPA or CIA certification, earned via written examination; or substantial accounting coursework plus demonstrated professional experience.
• Education/experience must meet the specific requirements for the 24-hour or equivalent criteria.

Responsibilities

• Directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a major department-wide program or administrative function.
• Planning, conducting or participating in special studies or task forces; providing expert assistance.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring management information systems focused on long- and short-range plans, policies, and programs;
• Developing policies, issuances, and directives.

Education

Accounting or Auditing degree

24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Degree with substantial accounting coursework and practical experience

Job description

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Organizational Location:

These positions is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Arlington, Virginia.

These are non-bargaining unit positions.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the National Capital Region.

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, you must also possess one of the following to satisfy the Individual Occupational Requirement for the GS-0511 job series:

Degree: Accounting, Auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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

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:

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the following:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a major department-wide mission or administrative program;
• Planning, conducting or participating in special studies or task forces, as well as providing expert assistance;
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring sophisticated management information systems that focus on long- and short-range plans, policies, and programs; and
• Developing policies, issuances, and directives.

In addition to the above requirements, your resume will be reviewed to determine possession of the following competencies:

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.