Auditor (Financial) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. SPEL-25-DE-12668266 Department Government Accountability Office
Salary $160,066.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 1/23/2025 Close Date 1/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office. As a Auditor (Financial) .The incumbent will lead key aspects of Center projects that require
a unique combination of skills related to the United States (U.S.) and multiple international standards for auditing, critical thinking, training development, and effective engagement.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens- This is a TERM position Not to exceed (NTE) 4 years and may not be extended.

Duties

As a Auditor (Financial), PE-0511-3 your typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Independently lead key sections of Center projects by developing and implementing training, mentoring and/or policy advice to strengthen the capacity of SAIs and enhance the skills of U.S. government officials who are responsible for overseeing the quality of foreign assistance project audits.
  • Understand and effectively apply methodologies for needs assessments of audit organizations and analyzes information gathered through needs assessments to identify key areas for improvement.
  • Advise accountability organizations regarding Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); AICPA standards, INTOSAI audit standards, and other international audit standards and demonstrates how they interact and apply to financial, compliance and performance audits of
    US government foreign assistance programs.
  • Prepare high-quality written products such as needs assessment reports, project reports, manuals, and policies and procedures that accurately interpret and apply international audit standards and succinctly summarize key evidence, observations, conclusions, and
    suggestions for improvement.
  • Independently develop and provide convincing expert advice through oral communications to SAI Auditors General and other senior audit professionals on actions needed to comply with INTOSAI standards and adopt leading practices for audit organization effectiveness in areas such as quality assurance and recommendation follow-up.
  • Mentor and coach SAI audit teams in efficiently and effectively planning and conducting financial audits in accordance with INTOSAI standards, Government Audit Standards, and/or other standards as appropriate.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be proficiency in the Amharic language.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
Completion of a probationary period is required.
You must meet the education and specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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

Combination of education and experience: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. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.
OR
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Minimum Requirements:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the at the next lower band level, equivalent to the, PE-II, PT-II, or GS-13 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates. Specialized Experienceinstructing others to apply methods and techniques of auditing sufficient to independently plan and conduct a variety of audit-related activities, including developing or modifying methods and techniques to resolve a variety of auditing problems.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:
In addition to the minimun and basic qualifications, you candidate must be able to speak, read and write Amharic language.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

See education requirement under "qualifications"

Additional information

Form I-9, Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program - GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected, the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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.

A review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be further evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Your responses must provide sufficient information to determine possession of experience and must be evidenced in your resume. Incomplete responses (e.g. see resume, or like), errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.


All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be further evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Audit Reporting, Technical Credibility, and Written Communication

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service- connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12668266

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  2. Other supporting documents:
    • Cover Letter, optional
    • College Transcript(s), if the position has an education requirement
    • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)

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 complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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 résumé 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/.
  • If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Yvette Jackson at JacksonY@gao.gov to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Yvette Jackson
Address
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
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Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.


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