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USAJOBS · 4 hours ago

ACCOUNTANT-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Lackland AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $139K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Accountant to provide professional accounting oversight and resolve accounting issues within the Air Force Services Center and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities worldwide. The role involves conducting financial audits, developing internal control reviews, and formulating training materials for financial reporting consistency.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs nonappropriated funds (NAF) financial audit reviews and testing on the Air Force ten central funds balance sheets and operating statements; prepares a variety of reports and related documents

Develops and conducts local internal control reviews (ICRs) of the AF central funds; conducts management control reviews (MCRs); and performs research and develops strategy to implement Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) accounting principles

Formulates and develops training and materials designed to promote financial reporting consistency among central fund accountants, functional program owners, and AF wide NAFIs

Oversees the accounting procedures, and policy efforts related to the Air Force memorandum of agreement (MOA) initiatives

Oversees the creation of accounting instructions impacting installations and central funds

Qualification

Accounting degreeFinancial management policiesGenerally accepted accounting principlesFinancial data analysisComputer systems proficiencyCertified Public AccountantAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization

Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements

Brief complex financial accounting information to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels

Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends

Experience in applying generally accepted accounting principles to analyze financial data across payroll, purchasing, sales, and services

Skilled in gathering, interpreting, and reporting financial information through written reports and briefings

Proficient in using computer systems, spreadsheets, and databases to prepare financial reports and statements

Experience applying DoD and Air Force financial management policies, laws, and procedures, including audit support

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, develop recommendations and present results to management

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

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts

At least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems

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

Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality

A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination

Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing

Knowledge of the professional principles, theories, techniques, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards

Knowledge of NAF, APF, and common commercial accounting principles and procedures such as payroll, purchases, sales, services

Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefings

Ability to use computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and utilization to prepare reports, schedules, and statements

Knowledge of principles and practices related to various financial management principles of the Air Force and Department of Defense and administrative laws, policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to financial audits in the public sector

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; conduct analysis; devise recommended solutions; and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use