Staff Accountant FT MWR - 6470

Job Description

Job Description

OMB NO : 1625-0120

Expiration Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Announcement # : 6470

Opening Date : 25 September 2025 Pay Plan / Series / Pay Band : NF-0510-03

Closing Date : Until Filled Work Schedule : Full Time

Position : Staff Accountant MWR Salary : Negotiable

Who May Apply : All Sources Location : Chesapeake, Virginia - Headquarters

DUTIES :

Serves as a technical advisor to the Supervisor of an Accounting section and in this capacity coordinates the accounting functions for the Coast Guard Exchange Program, USCG Child Development and MWR Programs.

Works under the general supervision of a Supervisor in the Accounting section who outlines objectives and policies and provides regulatory material for use as operation guides. Incumbent operates independently within the framework of established procedures and regulatory guides. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and analysis of General and Subsidiary Ledgers, setting up books of accounts and control of depreciation of equipment, buildings and building improvements for Coast Guard Exchanges, Child Development Centers, and MWR Units. Controls the process of year end retail inventories and recording physical inventory adjustments, overages and shortages, recording interest earned on investment portfolio and assists in the coordination with the Certified Public

Accountants year end audits. Participates in the preparation of the monthly consolidated Financial Statements of CGES business lines. Maintains control for all accounting periods and year end schedule work covered under the CGES Finance Procedures Manual. Also assists in the development and monitoring of accounting systems in keeping CGES up to date with accounting practices currently utilized in the retail and hospitality accounting fields. Controls General and Subsidiary Ledgers, involving issuance and / or review of monthly central office accrual journal vouchers, analysis and reconciliation of monthly detailed accounting reports and documents for propriety and fixed asset accounting. Records financial transactions concerning investments, prepares reports pertaining to reserves for retirement, severance pay and bonuses. Assists in the preparation of schedules and analyses of accounts for CGES programs as required by Certified Public Accountants for their annual audit which include reviewing for accounting accuracy, adherence to established guidelines, year-end reports submitted by field locations and preparation of annual sales group classifications for CGES, etc. Initiates appropriate adjustments and correspondence to effect corrective action where necessary. Assists in providing instructions and procedures for the accomplishment of section activities. Reviews accounting procedures and policies with a view towards recommending updating in accordance with current commercial accounting practices as well as with the opinions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) concerning the financial reporting function. Also, reviews operational procedures with a view towards recommending procedural changes in the interest of greater productivity and efficiency. Maintains contact with appropriate CGES, CDC, and MWR division personnel and program management accounting personnel for the purpose of issuing or obtaining clarifying data and information, resolving problem areas, etc. Makes advisory field activity visits as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume / application must demonstrate the required experience / education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Minimum :

1. Five years of relevant accounting experience that demonstrates possession of accepted accounting principles and practices, experience with accounting software, accounting functions, and performing accounting duties. Degree may substitute for general experience on a year-for-year basis.

2. Advanced experience with General Ledger.

3. Advanced experience with Excel.

4. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum) :

1. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting an accredited university.

2. Certified Defense Financial Manager designation or other relevant certification.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS :

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible / Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION :

HOW TO APPLY

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated :

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and / or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies : (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start / end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and / or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

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Staff Accountant FT MWR – 6470

Chesapeake, VA, US

Equal Employment Opportunity : All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority : The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose : To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use : This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure : Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement : An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01 / 30 / 2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

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