Supervisory Accountant

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking a qualified accountant to support enterprise-wide financial operations, revenue management, and accounts receivable activities in a federal funding environment. The role emphasizes audit readiness and adherence to federal accounting standards.

Applicants must meet the basic degree or combination education/experience requirements, provide proof of education or certification, and demonstrate proficiency in accounting principles and internal controls

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law).
• Alternatively, 4 years of accounting experience plus 24 hours in accounting or auditing or CPA/CIA certificate.
• Proof of education or certification must be provided to be considered.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial controls

Audit readiness

Education

Accounting degree or related field with 24 credit hours in accounting

CPA/CIA certificate or equivalent certification

Job description

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.

Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).

Basic Requirements:

1. 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

2. 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.

You are required to provide proof of education or proof of certification to be considered for this position.

Specialized Experience:

Specialized experience is defined as experience managing or leading enterprise-level financial operations involving revenue management, customer billing, and accounts receivable within a revolving fund, working capital fund, fee-for-service, commercial-equivalent, or comparable financial environment; analyzing and resolving complex accounting, billing, accounts receivable, and revenue-recognition issues in accordance with applicable Federal accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or equivalent statutory requirements; or developing, evaluating, or implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that improve financial operations and support accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.

Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.