ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)

Basic Requirements 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: 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.

In addition to the above basic requirement, you must also meet the below. To qualify for the Accountant (Staff) position, your resume and supporting documentation must support that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. A. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-13 Interpreting federal financial laws and standards to guide organizational financial practices.

Resolving complex financial discrepancies and developing long-term corrective solutions. Leading teams through financial reviews, system changes, or audit activities. Analyzing large financial data sets to identify risks or systemic issues for leadership decisions. - Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA.

Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. o For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. - Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Accounting Analysis Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting Financial Reporting Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.

Telework eligible: Yes, In accordance with agency policy Remote work eligible: No Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): In order to use this eligibility, you must be the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty.

You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouse's PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, please include your most recent SF-50.

As an Accountant (Staff), you will be responsible for the following duties: Apply accounting policies and analytical skills to assess business operations, identify root-cause issues, and improve financial processes. Review, update, and develop operating procedures and agency-level policy that guide accounting activities. Ensure internal controls are established and functioning to reduce financial and operational risk.

Prepare, analyze, and submit required financial reports within established timelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Identify gaps across end-to-end financial processes and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and strengthen business operations. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.