Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

1. Performs financial analyses and prepares a variety of reports and related documents.
2. Monitors cash controls. Reviews cash controls and conduct surprise cash counts.
3. Conducts internal control reviews (ICRs) developed locally and by higher headquarters to determine if internal controls are efficient and effective in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and misappropriation of funds.
4. Reviews Nonappropriated Fund (e.g., income and expense, capital requirement, and cash flow) and Appropriated Fund budgets of all supported Services activities/programs, such as bowling center; child development center; athletic and youth programs; lodging; and officers, and enlisted clubs.
5. Performs a variety of tasks related to financial planning and administration of accounting systems covering operations and expenses of supported Services activities.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis on time-sensitive assignments.
• Acquire and utilize state-of-the-art knowledge and skills as they relate to technology and/or processes in the acquisition and/or financial environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• the employee must have a degree in accounting; 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 ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and in all functional areas is required.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in professional accounting practices, methods, and budgetary processes, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulations governing Nonappropriated and Appropriated Funds. Experience also includes gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial information to produce written reports, statements, and briefings. This background is supported by the ability to conduct oral presentations and training, utilize computer software for spreadsheet analysis and database management, and strategically relate budget entries to organizational goals.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

EDUCATION:
Degree: accounting; 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
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:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law.
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. 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.

• Professional knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
• Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes.
• Knowledge of Nonappropriated Fund laws and regulations governing Nonappropriated Fund accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of nonappropriated and appropriated funds and common small business (such as payroll, purchases, sales, and services) accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefings.
• Ability to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to use computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and utilization to prepare reports, schedules, and statements.
• Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.
• Skill in relating entries in the budget to the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and program of support activities/organization.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.