AUDITOR

Army National Guard Units; Kingshill (United States Virgin Islands); Remote; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard Units is seeking an Auditor at the GS, 0511-13 level. The role focuses on examining accounting, financial and managerial processes as an agent of the USPFO, to ensure integrity of financial information and effective resource management.

Responsibilities include evaluating control environments, identifying weaknesses, and advising on improvements. Telework is eligible; a Secret clearance is required. Applications close 2026-11-02.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements: Degree in Accounting or Auditing or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (may include up to 6 hours in business law).
• 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing or equivalent combination of education and auditing training.

Responsibilities

• Performs the most complex analysis and evaluations related to accounting, management control and risk management.
• Identifies and addresses problem areas that may lead to changes in systems; proposes solutions to improve controls and reporting.
• Develops, coordinates and publishes regulations and procedures; guides impact on management processes.
• Verifies proper use of funds and monitors financial activity to detect deviations from statutes or funding limits.
• Performs a variety of reviews using advanced auditing techniques to uncover fraud, abuse or illegal acts.
• Drafts reports and discusses findings with officials, recommending corrective actions.

Skills

Auditing

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting or Auditing degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AUDITOR. Position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office. Serves as an agent of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO) on accounting, financial, and managerial issues that require examination by a financial professional.

Key Responsibilities

As a AUDITOR, GS, 0511-13, you will: Performs the most complex analysis and evaluations related to all aspects of accounting,management control and risk management. Applies a comprehensive knowledge ofanalysis/reporting requirements, work processes, accounting systems structure and data produced toresolve significant accounting and management problems.

Identifies and acts upon problem areasthat may result in changes to existing systems; provides solutions to control and reporting problems;and recommends action required to improve operating program effectiveness and maintain theintegrity of financial and accounting information. Interprets policies and procedures generated by higher headquarters to include implications of immediate-and long-range management activities, plans and decisions.

Develops, coordinates and publishes regulations, directives and procedures; and provides guidance on their impact on the organizations management process. Involves necessary staff elements in the coordination process. Determines management information requirements; makes recommendations; and develops and monitors financial and operational systems and programs to assist the serviced managers in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Verifies proper use of funds, and monitors status of financial activity to preclude or detect violations of government statutes or other funding limitations. Participates in the management process by analyzing results of operations and providing advice, assistance and guidance on alternative resource management practices which may result in shifting resources, avoiding uneconomical practices, and modifying program direction.

Performs a variety of reviews that are usually without precedent and require the use of advanced auditing techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data. An example would be a review that uncovers fraud, abuse or an illegal act and a trail of evidentiary material is not readily present. Typically, this material would only include applicable Army, Air Force, Army and Air National Guard command regulations and, if any, GAO guidelines.

Prepares a review program based on use of the most appropriate advanced audit techniques. For example, reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD and DA policies.

Accomplishes internal review steps by applying Comptroller General Standards and a wide range of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted audit techniques, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Army and Air National Guard policies.

Drafts reports, which present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Following this report preparation, conducts a discussion of findings with activity level officials. Convinces these officials of the value of recommendations made with their implementation being the ultimate outcome. Reports to command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities.

Coordinates various actions with major subordinate commands, staff sections and activity directors. Works with operating officials and program managers to identify problem areas and develop solutions. Coordinates with responsible management officials; and evaluates the validity of tentative findings and recommendations (TFAR) that have been identified by the external audit agencies.

Where the evidence does not support a proposed TFAR, negotiates on the commands behalf with the external audit agency to have the TFAR either withdrawn or amended. As the command representative, evaluates the audit response to the TFAR from the applicable management official. May direct the daily activities of a small staff assigned to assist in carrying out the operations of the state. Assures the effective and efficient administration of activities supervised.

Advises, counsels or instructs new employees on both work and administrative matters; participates in interviewing candidates for vacant positions and recommends selections; elevates and minor disciplinary measures; identifies training needs of employees and assures the conduct of such training; and develop performance standards. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or in advising management officials of higher rank.

Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant barriers to practices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Basic Requirements or Combination of Education and Experience: 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 Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.