Auditor (Bankruptcy)

U.S. Trustee Program; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Trustee Program is seeking qualified auditors. The official notice is on the DOJ Legal Careers page; applications aren’t accepted through USA Jobs.

A strong knowledge of bankruptcy processes and professional auditing experience are required, with combinations of accounting education and work history acceptable for eligibility. Specialized experience involves employing advanced auditing techniques and reporting findings consistent with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bankruptcy processes and auditing in finance.
• Selective placement factors include appropriate accounting education and experience.
• Professional accounting knowledge or CPA/auditor credentials are considered.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Accounting degree

Related field with 24 accounting hours

Job description

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:

• U.S. Trustee Program | Auditor Recruitment

Selective Placement Factor

Applicants must be eligible for an Excepted Service appointment under Schedule B, 213.3210 (e). This appointment authority requires that the selectee possess knowledge of the bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy knowledge relevant to this position includes, but is not limited to, insolvency, regulatory and/or forensic accounting with respect to state court receivership proceedings, non-bankruptcy insolvency proceedings and/or non-judicial reorganizations, liquidations, or termination of a business and its assets as well as the financial analysis of the viability of a business entity. This knowledge may have been acquired through a combination of professional experience, academic coursework, internships or externships, volunteer service, or similar activities.

Failure to demonstrate knowledge of the bankruptcy process in the resume will result in disqualification.

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Degree

accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting. The twenty-four semester hours may include up to six (6) credit hours in business law.

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Combination of education and experience

at least four (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 (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to six (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, at least fifteen (15) semester-hours. Applicant does not need to fully satisfy the twenty-four semester-hour requirement provided that:
   1. The applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examination;
   2. A panel of at least two higher-level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant demonstrates a knowledge of accounting and related fields equal in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement to that which is normally associated with successful completion of the four (4) year course of study described;
   3. Besides nonconformance to the requirement of twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

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Specialized Experience Requirement

Specialized experience is defined as performing a variety of audits in a professional, pre-professional, or academic setting that utilize advanced auditing techniques and involve reporting findings. In their resume, an applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service, or similar experience in the private or public sector as a professional auditor carrying out tasks and duties that involve:

To qualify for a GS-12: preparing, examining, or analyzing accounting records and financial statements/reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to procedural standards.

To qualify for a GS-13: applying an understanding of auditing principles, business operations, and financial statements. Preparing audit plans to most appropriately gather and evaluate pertinent data.

To qualify for a GS-14: applying auditing principles, concepts, practices, and analytical methods and techniques. Providing recommended actions in accordance with industry and regulatory standards.