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Open to current on-board T5 employees within the USPFO Comptroller Division (SF-50 required).

As a STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-12, you will perform the following duties:


1. Responsible for establishing and designing methods and tools to effectively monitor and assist the operation of National Guard Bureau finance and accounting operations at the state level to include General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Performs technical and proficient analysis regarding accounting programs, financial systems, and section business processes. Ensures financial statements and reports are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to include applicable regulations to fairly depict the financial conditions and results of operations. Assess and establish internal controls for the United States Property and Fiscal Resource Management division. Responsible for establishing accounting policies, advising on the accuracy of disclosure documents and the financial condition of the organization. Provide advice on the implications of newly promulgated laws or the requirements or statements of oversight agencies such as the OMB or the GAO. Additionally, Staff Accountants review unliquidated obligations, contracts, reimbursable orders, analyzing reports, reviewing, and reconciling subsidiary ledgers, training non-financial personnel on financial responsibilities, assisting fund managers on proper use of funding, and developing internal control corrective action plan statements for the Army National Guard.

2. Plans, coordinates, and conducts an annual written Quality Assurance Program (QAP). The QAP directs reviews of all functional finance and accounting operations. Determines the objectives and scope of all reviews and audits. Prepares a written plan to conduct for each review. Analyzes each functional area. Identify findings and provides the corrective action plans with a formal written report to the Financial Manager (FM), Deputy USPFO, and USPFO. Assures corrective action follow-up recommendations are implemented. Evaluates the Comptroller division Management Internal Control Program (MICP). Ensures management controls are effectively implemented. Prepares the Internal Control Evaluation Certification (DA11-2) statements for the division. Assess the indicators to identify operational area performance weaknesses to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse.

3. Acts as an advisor while providing technical advice and assistance to the FM and the USPFO on matters involving statutory provisions, regulatory requirements, procedures, systems, or problems arising from changes in the mission, programs, and / or organizational structure. Executes policy made at higher levels and provides policy, administrative and technical guidance. Travels to field installations to observe, analyze operating problems, and render technical assistance to support the state as a quality assurance internal control. Provides expert interpretation on DoD and Army regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) relating to wide spectrum business operations. Interprets, analyzes, and develops accounting and financial management policies, standards, and procedures that implement accounting requirements established by the Department of Army, OMB, GAO, Treasury, and Congress. Policies, standards, and procedures apply to both current and long-range plans and operation, and to appropriate and non-appropriated funding sources.

4. Coordinates with other organizations such as the OSD, Pentagon's HQDA-ASA-FM, DOA's Division IG, NGB Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) Team and Operational Team (ORP) on matters pertaining to Audits, inspections (IG & ORP) and Financial Management (FM) Certification program. Develops an effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas within the Resource Management office; and ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures. Develops new business mapping and approaches where no precedent exists. Shapes new programs, compliance with new legislation, or facilitating the resolution of long-standing problem areas of vital importance to the organization. Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of reports including reports produced by external and local automated systems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T58276P1). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The incumbent fosters an environment conducive to teamwork among resource managers and decision-makers in meeting FM FIAR objectives and goals.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-yearExperience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

How you will be evaluated

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):

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

1. 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. Most current SF-50

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