Company Information
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Company Name: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Website: https://www.dfas.mil/

Job Information
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Job Title: Accountant
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Flexible
Job Description:
Locations
Indianapolis, IN - Many vacancies
Limestone, ME - Many vacancies
Rome, NY - Few vacancies
Cleveland, OH - Many vacancies
Columbus, OH - Few vacancies

Who may apply: United States Citizens & Nationals. Students may apply up to
nine months prior to completing their academic requirements.

Applications will be accepted for the open period as stated above. Cutoffs
may be used; however, a first cutoff will not occur prior to 09/13/2021.
Applicants may be referred as vacancies exist. Multiple cut-off dates may be
used. To ensure consideration for future vacancies, candidates are encourage
to submit their applications early.

Responsibilities

The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this
position:

-Provides professional accounting advice and assistance in the application
and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and
procedures

-Reviews, analyzes and modifies operating programs, practices, and procedures
related to receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting
accounting transactions affecting asset, liability, revenue, expense, and
budgetary accounts

-Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem
areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness,
and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information

-Applies knowledge and understanding of automated data processing systems as
they apply to accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal
effectively and logically in solving program/system issues

-Performs special audits, studies, reports and/or, analysis to evaluate the
status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based
on balanced scorecard measurements or indicators

-Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the
full performance level GS-11).



Requirements:
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Background or Security Investigation: This position requires either a
Non-Critical Sensitive or Secret Clearance. Employment in this position
requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date.
Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
Suitable for Federal employment
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
This national security position, which may require access to sensitive
information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance
as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may
result in termination.

Qualifications

To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and
responsibility to that of a GS-05 within the federal service, which
demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-07 level is defined as: validating,
maintaining, or processing accounting data or transactions.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of
graduate level education (or will have completed within 9 months of job post
closing) or Superior Academic Achievement (Grade point average of a 2.95 or
higher on a 4.0 scale or class standing in the upper third of the graduating
class or major subdivision) or membership in a national scholastic honor
society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education
and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

To be hired at the GS-9 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the
federal servicewhich demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the
position, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level is defined as: utilizing
established accounting standards to compile, analyze, and summarize
accounting data resulting from day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining
the integrity of financial accounts and preparing financial statements and/or
reports.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Master's or
equivalent graduate level degree or 2 full years of progressively higher
level graduate education (or will have completed within 9 months of job post
closing) leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. may be substituted to meet
the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent
combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and
experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the
Federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the
position, is required.
Specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level is defined as: interpreting
and applying f accounting principles, policies, and procedures; assisting in
designing, implementing and assessing of internal accounting control
processes; and ensuring the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting
processes.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level
graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. (or will have completed
within 9 months of job post closing) may be substituted to meet the
specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent
combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and
experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-7, GS-9,
or GS-11 entry grade levels. Once eligibility and qualification requirements
are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to
the GS-9 and GS-11 grade levels without further competition.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain
Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office
of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term
with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic
location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend,
as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application
packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection
process depending on the number and timing of applications received.
Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,
including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer
work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide
valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Transcript
Majors Desired:: Business
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/612115100#
Additional Instructions:
Interested candidates wishing to apply on this opportunity my do so through 11/1/2021 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/612115100#

Current students may apply up to nine months prior to completing their academic requirements.