AUDITOR

Air Force Civilian Career Training; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force internship program seeks a developmental level professional auditor through PALACE Acquire (PAQ). The position is centrally managed by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate, and Audit Career Program. Location may vary.

Qualifications include accounting coursework totaling 24 hours and GS-07/09 advancement criteria, plus KSAs in auditing theory, law, data analysis, and communication.

Qualifications

• Accounting coursework totaling 24 semester hours, including up to 6 hours in Business Law.
• GS-07 requires 1 year of graduate-level education, or 5 years of pre-professional study.
• GS-09 requires Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 years of graduate study; LL.B/J.D. may apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a developmental level professional auditor under PAQ program.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate data in support of auditing activities.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree with 24 semester hours in Accounting

Related degree with 24 semester hours in Accounting

Master's degree or equivalent graduate education (GS-09)

LL.B. or J.D. in related field

Job description

To serve as a developmental level professional auditor. This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program; as such, it is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the Audit Career Program. Position locations may vary from listed locations.

Qualifications: Air Force Qualifications: Recommend areas of study: Seeking a Degree in Accounting, 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. (The term "Accounting" means "Accounting and/or Auditing". Similarly, "Accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "Accountant and /or Auditor"). To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 academic year of graduate level education, bachelors degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual (see link below), or 5 academic years of pre-professional study. To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional conventional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods and techniques of Auditing (accounting). 2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and practices pertinent to financial programs. 3. Ability to research, analyze and evaluate data. 4. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.