Auditor

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards) To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirement AND Specialized Experience requirements. Basic Education Requirement: A. Degree in accounting, auditing or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that was 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 B. A 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.

Specialized Experience: GS-12: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector).

This experience includes applying auditing principles, concepts, and practices to acquire and analyze data; managing activities related to OMB Circular A-123 internal control assessments; serving as a point of contact, technical resource, or audit liaison to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on matters relating to audits, evaluations, and reviews; and preparing written reports and communications on the results of audits and assessments.

GS-13: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-12 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector).

This experience includes applying auditing principles, concepts, and practices to acquire and analyze data; leading and managing activities related to OMB Circular A-123 internal control assessments, including performing risk assessments, preparing internal control test plans, reviewing supporting documentation, and evaluating the significance of identified deficiencies; serving as a point of contact, technical resource, or audit liaison to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on matters relating to audits, evaluations, and reviews; preparing written and oral reports and communications on the results of audits and assessments; and developing and presenting training on audit procedures and standards.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

As Auditor, GS-0511, your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to: Develops or assists in the development of audit, examination, and evaluation plans. Plans and performs and/or leads complex projects, which include reviewing and auditing procedures, systems, and/or programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Prepares audit, inspection, and/or evaluation work papers, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering review findings.

Identifies, analyzes, and researches accounting and auditing issues. Serves as a point of contact or audit liaison to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on matters relating to audits, evaluations, and reviews. Meets with internal management officials to brief on findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations.