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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a ACCOUNTING OFFICER (DIRECT HIRE) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5135P01 and is part of the NC USPFO, National Guard (USPFONC-Fiscal Accounting Branch / Manning Document 152E-201).
10/28/2024 to 11/01/2024
$90,744 - $117,963 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
No
No
NC-12549076-AR-24-220
815970600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicant does not apply to this vacancy.
As a ACCOUNTANT OFFICER, GS-0510-12, you will provide financial accounting advice, analysis, and assistance to the Financial Manager, USPFO, and all organizational elements of the respective state NG regarding the development of accountingpolicies, systems, and operating procedures; responsible for the planning, execution, andinstallation of all new and/or improved accounting systems within the division; design, develops,adapts, revises, evaluates, and implements systems including those utilizing automatic dataprocessing equipment; study account, report, and procedural instructions within the broad areaof assignment and, as necessary, any legislative and program background pertaining to thisprogram; holds discussions with program officials, employees, supervisors, etc., to learn the detailsof work processes and procedures; drafts instructions, procedures, manuals, etc., to implement theproposed system or to correct deficiencies in the accounting system uncovered during the study; render advice to management on the effects of accounting changes approved and performsrelated duties necessary to the development of balanced recommendations; monitor workoperations to assure full compliance with procedures and published directives; make formalpresentations of completed systems packages including the acceptability of the data processingsystem applied to higher management levels for final approval; act as catalyst between variousoffice segments and assures smooth continuity of operations; provide financial advice andexpertise to other organizational elements of the state ARNG during the development of integratedaccounting systems; provide both professional accounting assistance and systems design support in the developmentof automated accounting systems and operating procedures for the Financial Manager; provide allresource management functional areas with technical assistance during all phases of thedevelopment, establishment, and maintenance of integrated accounting systems; serve as a professional accountant administering accounting systems; perform duties involving: receipt and distribution of funds throughout the state; maintaining the standard general ledger reporting system; analyzing report data which records transactions within the system for the purpose of correcting errors, recommending action on unfavorable trends, and preparing financial schedules for briefings, etc.; revising the system structure to implement new reporting requirements; and advising and assisting financial analysts in supported organizations on these matters; apply professional accounting principles, analysis, theories, concepts, and practices to unique situations; employs accounting policies/standards in the resolution of unprecedented problems/situations; and utilizes non-conventional methodologies as required; implement policies and procedures encompassing different facets of accounting, i.e., general fund accounting, cost accounting, and reimbursement accounting and working capital funds; study interrelationships of systems encompassing the entire spectrum of the Army financial arena (e.g., Standard Army Financial System (STANFINS), Integrated Army Travel System (IATS), The Commercial Accounts Processing System (CAPS), Standard Procurement System (SPS), Defense Joint Military Pay System- Reserve Component (DJMS-RC), Standard Army Intermediate Logistics Systems (SAILS), Joint Services Software (JSS), Standard Army Civilian Payroll System (STARCIPS), and Command Unique Systems; assignment also require an understanding of the characteristics and capabilities of the accounting software architecture and Enterprise Data System (EDS) for Financial Management; as the Accounting Officer, supervises the work of the Fiscal Accounting Branch within theComptroller Division; provide technical supervision of the work of numerous accountingtechnicians; plan subordinates' assignments and distributes workload according to priorities andwork complexity; provide counsel and instruction on work problems and administrative matters; as the Senior Accountant in the division, assists, guides, directs and oversees all professionalaccounting work of the division; perform other duties as assigned.
You must provide transcripts documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
-- Duties require the application of professional accounting principles, analysis, theories, concepts, andpractices to unique situations; to include the ability to employ accounting policies/standards in theresolution of unprecedented problems and /or situations; and utilize non-conventionalmethodologies.
--Duties also require the design, adaptation, and/or installation of automatedaccounting systems, and an understanding of the characteristics and capabilities of the accountingsoftware.
--knowledge of professional accounting theories,concepts, principles, and practices are required to conceive new approaches to existing programs,establish programs central to the mission of the "agency" (NGB level), resolve problems of vitalimportance to the "agency" (NGB level), etc. Illustrative work that requires developing and maintaining complex automated subsystems to produce accounting andfinancial information on a "worldwide" system.
--knowledg to provide both technical and administrative supervision over the position.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: Transcript(s) must be submitt at the time of the application.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12549076
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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