Auditor

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Raleigh, NC is seeking Financial Auditors and Attestation Auditors with strong accounting and auditing background. The role requires independent audits, interviews with financial institutions and other agencies, and development of audit guidelines for district-level inspections.

The position emphasizes processing complex financial analyses, reporting investigative findings, and applying accounting knowledge to Federal statutes. CRT/ICTAPCTAP considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, auditing, or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (can include business law).
• Combination of education and experience with at least 4 years in accounting or auditing.
• Credentials: CPA or CIA earned by exam, or substantial coursework meeting the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts audits to determine violations of Federal Statutes.
• Conducts conferences and interviews with financial institutions, law enforcement, and attorneys.
• Develops, coordinates, and issues technical audit guidelines for district-level inspections.

Skills

Auditing

Interviews

Conferences

Analysis

Reporting

Education

Accounting/auditing degree

24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

4 years accounting experience (equivalent combination)

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 28-NCE-13083089-ST.

Basic Requirements for Financial Auditors and Attestation Auditors

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:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as 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-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.

Specialized Experience GS-12

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (or comparable private-sector experience). Qualifying experience includes:

• Independently conducts audits to determine whether there have been violations of Federal Statutes.
• Conducts conferences and interviews with members, officers, directors, and representatives of financial institutions, law enforcement agents of the state and city governments and other branches of the Federal government, Certified Public Accountants, and attorneys.
• Develops, coordinates, and issues technical audit guidelines and instructions for the inspection of operational and support programs and systems at the district level. The audit of technical support services includes validity of requirements, reasonable response times, reasonable costs, and effective use of services. The auditor identifies the need for changes through the review of audit reports, General Accounting office Reports and from information submitted by the operating divisions.

Specialized Experience GS-13

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (or comparable private-sector experience). Qualifying experience includes independently performing at least four of the following five types of work:

• Planning and conducting complex financial, forensic accounting, civil, criminal, or fraud investigations involving business and financial transactions and applying accounting, auditing, analytical, technical, and investigative skills to identify potential violations of Federal law, including mail, bank, wire, or securities fraud.
• Conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative financial analyses using database management, accounting, financial analysis, or other analytical software tools.
• Creating complex spreadsheets, charts, tables, and other demonstrative graphics that organize, distill, and communicate complex financial or evidentiary information.
• Preparing investigative reports, memoranda, affidavits, exhibits, or other written products documenting financial analyses, findings, and conclusions for investigative, litigation, or other official purposes.
• Examining and analyzing books, records, bank statements, wire transfers, tax documentation, digital financial records, and other evidence to identify and explain suspicious, fraudulent, or otherwise irregular financial activity.
• Experience providing testimony in court or depositions is strongly preferred.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.