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: Auditor (Entry-Level)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Flexible
Address:
3990 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio. 43213
United States

Job Description:
Summary
Who may apply: U.S. Citizens

This announcement will fill positions with an entry grade of GS-7 or GS-9
with a target grade of GS-12. The minimum salary for GS-7 is $51,115, the
maximum is $66,450. The minimum salary for GS-9 is $62,522, the maximum is
$81,278.

Duties

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

Serves as a senior staff auditor to conduct audits of significant scope and
mission impact on large or highly complex audits. Audits are to assess
compliance, efficiency and effectiveness of programs where considerable
variability exists.

Plans audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions throughout
DFAS. Develops and writes segments of the audit plan for highly complex
DFAS-wide or corporate audits.

Briefs management at entrance conferences to explain audit objectives,
procedures, and scope, and obtains management’s input. Independently
conducts audit survey to determine areas for detailed examination.

Independently evaluates management processes and presents facts, conclusions,
and recommendations clearly, and logically. Summarizes audit results and
addresses management issues surfaced in the audit. Provides recommendations
for corrective actions.

Prepares complex audit reports which present findings and cite applicable
regulations. Identifies causative situations and recommends corrective action
for problems of significant complexity where differing opinions may be
strong.

Prepares correspondence requesting additional data or related access to
information from audited agencies to resolve disputes. Prepares a
notification to management on behalf of the team lead where no significant
audit findings were identified.

Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full
performance level of GS-12.



Requirements:
Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S Citizen or National
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
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications
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. 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.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial
degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science,
or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education
and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA
qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level
based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for
federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and
accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to
clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and
experience may also be sufficient.

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

(1) 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

(2) 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.

You MUST send proof of education or of certification to be considered for
this position. Click here for more information on who must submit
documentation at the time of application and what documentation is
acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. To be creditable, education must
have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report
only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
(http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html [1]).

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must
possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade
(GS-5 for a GS-7 level and GS-7 for a GS-9) in the Federal service, which
demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One (1) year of experience applying knowledge of accounting or auditing laws,
principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices to analyze and evaluate
reports or other documents from financial systems; gathering financial data
from various sources related to a specific financial issue; and researching
financial policies and laws to identify common financial issues. OR
One full year of graduate level education or a bachelor's degree with
Superior Academic Achievement which can be met by:
-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.

To be hired at the GS-9 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One (1) year of experience applying professional accounting knowledge and
auditing laws, regulations, policies and procedures to resolve basic problems
relating to auditing and compliance review work. Examples of qualifying
specialized experience include analyzing financial and statistical data;
providing professional accounting advice to managers; analyzing and
reconciling accounts and transactions; formulating routine financial reports
and implementing fiscal year-end closing procedures; evaluating audit
programs and making recommendations. OR
Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or
equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized
experience requirement.
This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-7 or GS-9
entry grade levels. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met,
selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the
GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12 grade level without further competition.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, 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.

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 timeframe may be
grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.
Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at
https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/D…
[2].

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. For more information
see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

Education
Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.

Additional information can be found at:
https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/789433200 [3]


[1] http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
[2] 
https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf?ver=2020-04-13-164314-517
[3] https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/789433200



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://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/789433200