ACCOUNTANT

Department of Defense

IL, United States

$62.1K-$80.7K a year

Permanent

Full-time

Part-time

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Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.

DISA has delegated authority by the Under Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified candidates possessing a finance, accounting, management, or actuarial science degree, or a related degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study, or equivalent experience, related to the functions of the position to be filled.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

09 / 10 / 2024 to 09 / 17 / 2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary

$62,107 - $80,737 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 11

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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations :

Fort Huachuca, AZ
Pensacola, FL
Scott AFB, IL
Fort Meade, MD
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Columbus, OH
Chambersburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Remote job
Telework eligible

Yes-In accordance with Agency policy, this position is eligible for remote work within the local commuting area of the duty location(s) listed in this announcement.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)
0510 Accounting
Supervisory status
Security clearance

Secret

Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS) / Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
National security
Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
Announcement number

DHA-DISA-12535265-24WW

Control number

808713300

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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Duties

Provides accounting assistance regarding the accounting function, interpretation and application of accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates, analyzes, and reconciles financial and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Performs analysis and develops procedures, following established policy, to determine that sufficient budgetary resources are available to support disbursement of funds.
Prepares and analyzes accounting and finance reports related to program elements of the Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF)-TSEAS.
Implements assignments utilizing conventional accounting methods and techniques to ensure compliance with established internal controls and maintains the integrity of financial and accounting information of the DWCF-TSEAS general ledger accounts.
Proposes new procedures and methods to resolve current problems and enhance the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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.

This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement :

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

You MUST submit your transcripts for verification of this education requirement.

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

Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience : at least 4 years of professional accounting experience (at least one year must be equivalent to the journeyman level) or an equivalent combination of professional accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting / auditing courses or a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

Specialized Experience :

For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience at the GS-11 level is defined as experience supporting a financial statement audit for a revolving fund, as well as analyzing general ledger data and reports.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position.

Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Competencies :

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-11 LEVEL : Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.

D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

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

Foreign Education : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your unofficial / official transcripts with your application.

Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.

Additional information

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.
Veterans Preference : Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).
A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Salary will be determined based on the duty location after selection. The salary listed reflects the 2024 General Schedule Base scale.

Salary will be adjusted to meet the locality pay of the duty location upon selection. A complete list of salary tables can be found at : https : / / www.

opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / pay-leave / salaries-wages / 2024 / general-schedule.

Moving costs MAY be paid.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements / payments taxable.

For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification Program.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
For grades below the full performance level, only MSP / PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

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Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12535265

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer.

If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.

Transcripts (required) The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
SF-50 - (if applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- All applicants to include current agency employees, please provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career / Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis.
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable) : You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service.

Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position.

The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what the condition of discharge is thought to be.

If claiming 10-point preference and / or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow / widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible : Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible : MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible : MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible : Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time on 09 / 17 / 2024.

WARNING : Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11 : 59 EST09 / 17 / 2024, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information.

The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate.

HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Your Resume
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed : Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible);

month & year start / end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).

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DO NOT include the following information : Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself;

Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume here.

A complete Assessment Questionnaire
Other required supporting documents : (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS)

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position.

Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement.

You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center

Phone (317) 212-0454 Email [email protected]

Address DISA - CF / Office of the Chief Financial Officer

6910 Cooper Road

Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088

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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.

We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability / security background investigation

317) 212-0454

[email protected]

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

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Required Documents

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.

Transcripts (required) The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
SF-50 - (if applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- All applicants to include current agency employees, please provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career / Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis.
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable) : You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service.

The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what the condition of discharge is thought to be.

If claiming 10-point preference and / or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow / widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible : Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level.