IT Systems Auditor

DFAS; Columbus, Indianapolis (OH, IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) in Columbus, OH seeks qualified applicants for a federal accounting position. This role requires meeting Direct Hire Authority qualifications or a related financial degree, with emphasis on accounting knowledge and compliance.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, demonstrating ability to evaluate complex enterprise financial accounting systems, controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field with 24 accounting hours).
• 4+ years of accounting experience with 24 hours in accounting/auditing; or CPA/CIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Specialized experience includes evaluating complex, multi-tiered enterprise financial accounting systems.
• Assessing design and operating effectiveness of automated controls and identifying control gaps.
• Evaluate risks from system vulnerabilities, interface failures, and access-control weaknesses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Accounting hours (24 semester hours)

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

1. Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; 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. OR
2. Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: At least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

You MUST send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: evaluating complex, multi-tiered enterprise financial accounting systems supporting military and operations; assessed the design and operating effectiveness of automated business-process controls and complementary user entity controls, identifying control gaps and determining the enterprise-wide effects of deficiencies across interconnected accounting networks; Evaluated the operational and financial-reporting risks created by system vulnerabilities, interface failures, access-control weaknesses, and ineffective automated controls

Volunteer 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.