Auditor

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a qualified accounting/auditing professional for an investigative role in the Eastern District of New York.

The position focuses on conducting investigative audit assignments to detect fraud, reviewing accounting systems, and developing audit plans to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Minimum qualifications include a degree in accounting or auditing (or related field with 24 semester hours in

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or auditing with 24 semester hours in accounting (transcript required).
• Combination of education and experience: 4 years in accounting with 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing or CPA/CIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigative audit assignments to detect fraud.
• Reviewing and/or analyzing accounting systems.
• Developing audit plans.
• Providing advice on the interpretation of accounting and auditing regulations.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Accounting experience

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Degree in accounting or auditing

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation uphold civil constitutional and victims' rights and foster partnerships with other federal state and local government agencies and community groups. This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NYE- -MP.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be considered minimally qualified for this position you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying

Basic Requirement You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B)

• A. Possess a degree in accounting or 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 semester hours may include up to 6 semester hours in business law. (You must submit supporting transcript.)
• B. Possess a 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 provide professional accounting knowledge. Background must also include one of the following (1) 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law OR (2) A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination OR (3) 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 hours 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 non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting the applicant's education training and experience fully meet the specified requirements (must submit transcripts and/or certificate with your application).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be considered minimally qualified for this position you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying To qualify at the GS-13 level you must possess Specialized Experience At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below Conducting investigative audit assignments to detect fraud. Reviewing and/or analyzing accounting systems. Developing audit plans. Providing advice on the interpretation of accounting and/or auditing regulations applications or problems. (i.e. violation of applicable laws) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position click here.