SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTANT.

DFAS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses paid

Job summary

DFAS in the United States is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of financial data. You will coordinate policy updates, advise managers on fund accounting and provide direction to subordinates within the unit.

The role requires strong knowledge of accounting standards, ability to review new policies, and the capacity to implement improvements across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, possibly including up to 6 hours of business law.
• 4 years accounting experience or equivalent combination with 24 accounting/auditing hours and up to 6 hours in business law; CPA or CIA certification also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of accounting data.
• Coordinates and implements policy/procedural improvements to fix deficiencies.
• Advises managers on accounting and reporting for their funds.
• Provides professional direction to subordinates within the unit.
• Reviews and analyzes new or revised accounting policies affecting operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

4+ years accounting experience

Job description

• Supervises functions involving the preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of accounting data.
• Coordinates and implements policy and procedural improvements, as warranted, to correct identified operational deficiencies.
• Advises managers at activities serviced on the accounting and reporting for their funds.
• Provides professional direction to subordinates within the organizational unit.
• Reviews and analyzes new or revised accounting policies and procedures which affect program operations.

Duties

• Supervises functions involving the preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of accounting data.
• Coordinates and implements policy and procedural improvements, as warranted, to correct identified operational deficiencies.
• Advises managers at activities serviced on the accounting and reporting for their funds.
• Provides professional direction to subordinates within the organizational unit.
• Reviews and analyzes new or revised accounting policies and procedures which affect program operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Travel requirement is Seldom (1-24%).

Qualifications

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

• 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
• 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Providing professional accounting, finance and reporting services, technical advice, and assistance to supported customers in the application of accounting theories, concepts, principles and standards to independently negotiate solutions related to operational accounting and finance work.

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.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

• Moving expenses will be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.