This position is located in the Accounting Department of the U.S. Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NABSD. The incumbent has the management responsibility for adapting accounting systems to provide detailed profitability analysis by operational market segments in a profit generating organization.
Summary
This position is located in the Accounting Department of the U.S. Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NABSD. The incumbent has the management responsibility for adapting accounting systems to provide detailed profitability analysis by operational market segments in a profit generating organization.
The incumbent recommends to the CFO strategic policy decisions and their impact on the profit picture of the Division.
Being a Staff Accountant with NABSD provides you with the exciting and fulfilling opportunity to support the Brigade of Midshipmen and help grow future leaders of our nation while working with 25 different departments from retail and dining to support services and administration.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the CFO who is responsible for the management of all internal accounting systems within the organization and works closely with other Accounting Officers to assign work to Accounting employees.
- Responsible for assisting in developing and adapting generally accepted accounting principles to the unique requirements of the Naval Academy Business Services Division. Assists in managing the accounting program, including supervision of accounting technicians, and other accounting staff.
- Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance and related operations for classification and recording of financial transactions.
- Assists the CFO by analyzing the results and interpreting the effects of financial transactions upon the financial resources of the organization.
- Applies accounting concepts and principles to solve problems, render advice and meet other requirements of management.
- Assists managers in preparing and reviewing budgets.
- Makes recommendations to the CFO regarding both budget formulation and budget execution.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Assists in preparing and presenting of other performance reports.
- Serves as a technical advisor to all levels of management throughout the organization and to other non-appropriated fund organizations throughout the Naval Academy.
- Incumbent assists managers in understanding the singularity of accounting for the NABSD organization and trains activity managers in financial management reporting.
- Performs studies of a financial nature as directed by CFO of Naval Academy Business Services Division.
- The incumbent will provide financial data and documents requested by independent and governmental auditors (CNIC).
The incumbent must possess a broad, yet detailed, mastery of concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of financial management sufficient to manage and analyze the high level of the USNA NAF Division. The incumbent must also possess a detailed knowledge of DOD regulations as they relate to NAF funds and the ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex financial programs and analysis. In addition, the following specific qualifications are required of the position:
- Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain Naval Academy Business Services Division goals and objectives.
- Ability to select, develop, and supervise a staff of Accounting personnel.
- Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the solution of financial and business problems and in the administration of the division-wide, financial management system.
- Knowledge of the Midshipmen Pay System.
- Knowledge of Sage Accounting System (The system includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and general ledger modules.)
- Knowledge of Retail POS System.
- Knowledge of the Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS) and its relationship to Naval Academy Business Services Division accounting.
- Skills with Microsoft Products, specifically Word and Excel
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
- Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
- Requires 18 years of age
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
- Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
- One-year probationary period
- U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
1. Incumbent must have 4 years of experience in the accounting field, or a four-year degree in business with an emphasis in accounting. While a CPA designation is not required, it is preferred.
2. Incumbent must have recent experience with a "for profit" business entity.
3. Incumbent must have a working knowledge of general ledger accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience should include knowledge or preparation of financial statements.
4. Experience preparing for financial and procedural audits is preferred.
Additional information
Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Please be advised that applications received after the closing date listed above will not be considered.
Applications and resumes will not be returned to the applicant.
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc.
All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
We are an E-verify participant.
Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check.
As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit/electronic fund transfer as specified in the negotiated agreement.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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.
