SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTANT

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Arlington (VA)

Remote

USD 169,000 - 197,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV) in Arlington, VA seeks a Supervisory Accountant to lead the Accounting and Fiscal Operations Branch within the Office of Financial Operations (FMO).

The role requires a degree in accounting (with 24 semester hours in accounting) or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus professional accounting knowledge. Telework is eligible and a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (including up to 6 hours of business law).
One of: CPA or CIA certification, or a degree with substantial accounting coursework and documented professional accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

You will lead the Accounting and Fiscal Operations Branch, overseeing a team and serving as the primary functional expert.
Provide expert counsel and guidance to fiscal operations within the organization.

Education

Accounting degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

Hiring Agency: Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTANT in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) within the Office of Financial Operations (FMO).

Key Responsibilities

You will lead the Accounting and Fiscal Operations Branch, overseeing a team, serving as the primary functional expert, and providing expert counsel.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: A. Degree: 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" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR B. 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: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.

This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV), Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.